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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
带来dàiláito bringHSK 2, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #703, Easy
带来dàiláito bring aboutHSK 2, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #703, Easy
带来dàiláito produceHSK 2, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #703, Easy
dàilái(dai4lai2)dai lai T4
  1. 1to bring
  2. 2to bring about
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March 24, 2026

带来(帶來)dàilái(dai4lai2)

带来 (dài lái) means 'to bring' or 'to bring about'. It is commonly used to indicate the act of bringing something to someone or introducing a change, often in a positive context, such as 'bringing happiness' or 'bringing opportunities'. The nuance suggests a sense of causation and impact.

Strokes16Frequency#703DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of bringing good fortune is significant, especially during festivals like Chinese New Year when people hope to bring happiness and prosperity into their homes. 带来 encapsulates this idea of positive change.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person named Dai (带) who carries a giant box (来) that brings joy to everyone around. The box represents the things he brings, and the action of carrying it symbolizes the act of bringing. This vivid image can help you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 带来

dàilái(dai4lai2)
1to bring
2to bring about
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带来Simplified
帶來Traditional
16Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2YCTL3HSKKL1CEFRA1

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引起 (yǐnqǐ) — use 带来 when emphasizing the act of bringing something to someone, while 引起 focuses more on causing an event or reaction.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 带来 with just 带 (dài), which means 'to carry' or 'to take'. 带来 is more about the result of bringing something, often used in more formal contexts. Common collocations include '带来变化' (bring about change) and '带来快乐' (bring happiness).

HSK Study Tips

Although 带来 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it is related to the HSK 3 word 带 (dài). Students should focus on using 带来 in sentences that discuss outcomes or changes, linking it to other verbs that indicate movement or transfer.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 带来 and 带, leading to sentences like '我带很多好处' (I bring many benefits) instead of '我带来了很多好处'. The correct form emphasizes the outcome with 带来.

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Component Characters

带dàiband
HSK 39 strokes巾
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来láito come
HSK 17 strokes木
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How to say to bring in Chinese

“to bring” in Chinese is带来dàilái

带来 (dài lái) means 'to bring' or 'to bring about'. It is commonly used to indicate the act of bringing something to someone or introducing a change, often in a positive context, such as 'bringing happiness' or 'bringing opportunities'. The nuance suggests a sense of causation and impact.

When to use 带来

Be careful not to confuse 带来 with just 带 (dài), which means 'to carry' or 'to take'. 带来 is more about the result of bringing something, often used in more formal contexts. Common collocations include '带来变化' (bring about change) and '带来快乐' (bring happiness).

带来 or something close to it

引起 (yǐnqǐ) — use 带来 when emphasizing the act of bringing something to someone, while 引起 focuses more on causing an event or reaction.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 带来 and 带, leading to sentences like '我带很多好处' (I bring many benefits) instead of '我带来了很多好处'. The correct form emphasizes the outcome with 带来.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 带来

Yes, while 带来 is often positive, it can also refer to negative outcomes, such as '带来了问题' (brought about problems).

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