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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
安全带ānquándàiseat belt; safety beltHSK 5, n, Hard
ānquándài(an1quan2dai4)an quan dai T1
  1. 1seat belt
  2. 2safety belt
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May 27, 2026

安全带ānquándài(an1quan2dai4)

安全带 (ānquándài) refers to a seatbelt, a safety device used in vehicles to secure the occupant and prevent injury during a collision. It is a crucial component of vehicle safety regulations and is commonly referenced in discussions about road safety and legal driving requirements.

DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, seatbelt laws have been strictly enforced in recent years, reflecting a growing awareness of road safety and personal responsibility. The use of 安全带 is often highlighted in public safety campaigns.

Memory tip

Think of 安 (ān) meaning 'peace' or 'safety,' and 带 (dài) meaning 'belt.' Visualize yourself buckling a seatbelt that wraps around you like a protective hug, keeping you safe and sound while driving.

Meanings of 安全带

ānquándài(an1quan2dai4)
1seat belt
2safety belt
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安全带Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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Usage Notes

In casual conversation, you might hear 安全带 used informally, but it's important to use the correct terminology in formal contexts, such as road safety discussions. Keep in mind that learners sometimes confuse 安全 (ānquán) for 'safe' with 安静 (ānjìng) for 'quiet,' so be mindful of the context.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK level 5, focus on understanding how 安全带 fits into discussions about transportation and safety. This word connects to vocabulary like 交通 (jiāotōng, traffic) and 事故 (shìgù, accident), which you might encounter in related contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often forget to include the word 带 (dài) when referring to a seatbelt, mistakenly saying 安全 instead of 安全带. Always remember to use the full term to convey the correct meaning.

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How to say seat belt in Chinese

“seat belt” in Chinese is安全带ānquándài

安全带 (ānquándài) refers to a seatbelt, a safety device used in vehicles to secure the occupant and prevent injury during a collision. It is a crucial component of vehicle safety regulations and is commonly referenced in discussions about road safety and legal driving requirements.

When to use 安全带

In casual conversation, you might hear 安全带 used informally, but it's important to use the correct terminology in formal contexts, such as road safety discussions. Keep in mind that learners sometimes confuse 安全 (ānquán) for 'safe' with 安静 (ānjìng) for 'quiet,' so be mindful of the context.

What learners get wrong

Learners often forget to include the word 带 (dài) when referring to a seatbelt, mistakenly saying 安全 instead of 安全带. Always remember to use the full term to convey the correct meaning.

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You can say '我忘记系安全带了' (Wǒ wàngjì jì ānquándài le).

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