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胶带 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
胶带jiāodàiadhesive tapeHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7048, Hard
胶带jiāodàirubber beltHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7048, Hard
胶带jiāodàirecording tapeHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7048, Hard
jiāodài(jiao1dai4)jiao dai T1
  1. 1adhesive tape
  2. 2rubber belt
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March 24, 2026

胶带(膠帶)jiāodài(jiao1dai4)

胶带 (jiāo dài) refers to adhesive tape, commonly used for sealing, repairing, and crafting. It is a versatile item found in homes and offices, often used to stick materials together temporarily or permanently. The term can also refer to rubber belts or recording tape in specific contexts, but its primary usage is in relation to adhesive tape.

Strokes19Frequency#7048DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, using adhesive tape is common for gift wrapping, especially during festivals like the Spring Festival, where beautifully wrapped gifts are presented to family and friends. It reflects the importance of presentation in Chinese gift-giving traditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'sticky' (胶) 'belt' (带) that keeps things together. Visualize a tape that is so strong it can hold up a heavy box; the 'sticky' part symbolizes its adhesive nature while 'belt' evokes the idea of binding.

Meanings of 胶带

jiāodài(jiao1dai4)
1adhesive tape
2rubber belt
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About 胶带

胶带Simplified
膠帶Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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胶纸 (jiāozhǐ) refers to adhesive paper, which is used for sticking items together but is typically thinner and more flexible than 胶带 (jiāodài), making it suitable for different applications.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 胶带 with other types of tape, such as 透明胶带 (transparent tape) or 双面胶 (double-sided tape). This word is generally informal and can be used in everyday conversation or casual writing. Be mindful of the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 胶带 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to everyday life terms that students at HSK Level 2 and above should focus on, like 纸 (paper) and 剪刀 (scissors). Understanding its usage can also help in practical situations like crafting or office work.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 胶带 to refer to all types of tape. For example, saying '我需要一个胶带来封箱子' (I need a 胶带 to seal the box) is correct, but specifying the type (e.g., 透明胶带) is often necessary for clarity.

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Component Characters

胶jiāoto glue
10 strokes⺼
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带dàiband
HSK 39 strokes巾
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How to say adhesive tape in Chinese

“adhesive tape” in Chinese is胶带jiāodài

胶带 (jiāo dài) refers to adhesive tape, commonly used for sealing, repairing, and crafting. It is a versatile item found in homes and offices, often used to stick materials together temporarily or permanently. The term can also refer to rubber belts or recording tape in specific contexts, but its primary usage is in relation to adhesive tape.

When to use 胶带

Common mistakes include confusing 胶带 with other types of tape, such as 透明胶带 (transparent tape) or 双面胶 (double-sided tape). This word is generally informal and can be used in everyday conversation or casual writing. Be mindful of the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning.

胶带 or something close to it

胶纸 (jiāozhǐ) refers to adhesive paper, which is used for sticking items together but is typically thinner and more flexible than 胶带 (jiāodài), making it suitable for different applications.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 胶带 to refer to all types of tape. For example, saying '我需要一个胶带来封箱子' (I need a 胶带 to seal the box) is correct, but specifying the type (e.g., 透明胶带) is often necessary for clarity.

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胶带 is a general term for adhesive tape, while 透明胶带 specifically refers to transparent tape.

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