贷 (dài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 贷 (dài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 贷 (dài) means "Loan; borrow". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 贷 stroke by stroke?

贷 has 9 strokes. The radical is 贝. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 贷 and 贡?

贷 (dài) and 贡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 贷?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 贝. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 贷?

Common words containing 贷 include: 贷款 (dài kuǎn) — Loan; to provide a loan; 借贷 (jiè dài) — borrow or lend / credit / loan; 信贷 (xìn dài) — credit; loan.

How to Write 贷

The character 贷 (dài) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

贷 is pronounced dài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Loan; borrow.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 贷 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 贷

贷款 dài kuǎn

Loan; to provide a loan

借贷 jiè dài

borrow or lend / credit / loan

信贷 xìn dài

credit; loan

Example Sentences

我想申请银行贷款。

wǒ xiǎng shēn qǐng yín háng dài kuǎn

I want to apply for a bank loan.

借贷关系要写清楚。

jiè dài guān xì yào xiě qīng chǔ

The borrowing and lending relationship should be clearly documented.

这家银行有信贷业务。

zhè jiā yín háng yǒu xìn dài yè wù

This bank has credit services.

Similar Characters

贡 gòng

财 cái

责 zé

Practice Writing 贷 (dài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贷

What does 贷 (dài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 贷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 贷 and 贡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 贷?

What common words use 贷?

How to Write 贷 (dài)