领带
lǐngdài
The English phrase "tie" (referring to a necktie) is 领带 (lǐngdài) in Chinese.
领带 refers to a long piece of cloth worn around the collar of a shirt and knotted at the throat. When describing the action of tying or fastening a tie, the standard verb to use is 系 (jì).
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of 领 (lǐng), meaning collar or neck and 带 (dài), meaning belt or ribbon.
How do you pronounce it?
lǐngdài
Did you know?
- If you were to describe a 'tie' as a draw or a stalemate in a sports match, you would not use 领带 at all, but instead use 平局 (píngjú).
- In China, the 领带 is often viewed as a symbol of strict professionalism, but wearing one without a jacket can sometimes be seen as too casual or incomplete in very high-level business settings.
- The character 领 (lǐng) in 领带 does not just mean the physical collar, it can also mean 'to lead' or 'to command' in other contexts.
Examples in context
- 他系上了领带。He put on a tie.This sentence is useful for showing the action of putting on a 领带.Tatoeba #8748586 by cxpadonis, translation #8479440 by CH
- 汤姆不会系领带。Tom doesn't know how to tie a tie.This sentence shows an example of someone not knowing how to tie a 领带.Tatoeba #4844847 by sadhen, translation #1026105 by CK
- 我是不会系领带的。I won't be wearing a tie.This sentence is useful for expressing the intent of not wearing a 领带.Tatoeba #3671667 by GlossaMatik, translation #3669435 by karloelkebekio
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Example conversation
Zihan is helping Junjie get ready for a job interview.
- 梓涵 Zihan你的领带颜色很漂亮。Nǐ de lǐngdài yánsè hěn piàoliang.The color of your tie is very beautiful.
- 俊杰 Junjie谢谢，但我不知道怎么系领带。Xièxie, dàn wǒ bù zhīdào zěnme jì lǐngdài.Thanks, but I don't know how to tie a tie.
- 梓涵 Zihan没关系，我来帮你系领带。Méiguānxì, wǒ lái bāng nǐ jì lǐngdài.It's okay, I'll help you tie your tie.
- 俊杰 Junjie太感谢你了，梓涵。Tài gǎnxiè nǐ le, Zǐhán.Thank you so much, Zihan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
