How to say “necktie” in Chinese
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“Necktie” in Chinese is 领带, lǐng dài: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.
How to pronounce it
领带 is read lǐng dài: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
On the right, 页 “head”: the first meaning is neck, hence “collar”. On the left, 令 lìng hints at the sound.
Below, 巾 “cloth”: originally a belt.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “领带”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 领带. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 他上班的时候总是系2领带tāshàngbāndeshíhouzǒngshìjìlǐngdàiHe always wears a tie to work.
- 这条领带跟你的西装很配。zhètiáolǐngdàigēnnǐdexīzhuānghěnpèiThis tie goes really well with your suit.
- 你能给我推荐一条领带吗nǐnénggěiwǒtuījiànyìtiáolǐngdàimaCan you recommend a tie for me?
More words from the lesson “Suit, tie, gloves”
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “necktie” in Chinese?
“Necktie” in Chinese is 领带, pinyin lǐngdài.
What does 领带 mean?
领带 (lǐngdài) means “necktie”.
How do you write 领带?
领带 is 2 characters: 领 (lǐng) — collar; lead; receive; 带 (dài) — belt; bring along. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 领带?
领带 is read lǐngdài. Tones: lǐng — third tone, dài — fourth tone. The page has an audio recording.
“necktie” in the lesson “Suit, tie, gloves”
This word is from the topic “Shopping” of HSK 5. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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