How to Say ‘To bring; to take’ in Traditional Chinese
帶
💬 Usage Tip: [帶] is “bring/take along.” Think “take with you,” like [帶禮物] (bring a gift).
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: New Year visiting culture includes bringing small gifts, so [帶] is a handy verb for the season.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
帶
[dài]
to bring; to take (with you)
Core meaning “bring/take along.” Often used for New Year gift-giving and visiting: 帶禮物、帶水果、帶紅包。
過年去拜年，記得帶點小禮物。
When visiting for New Year greetings, remember to bring a small gift.
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