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附带 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
附带fùdàisupplementaryHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14963, Very Hard
附带fùdàiincidentallyHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14963, Very Hard
附带fùdàiin parenthesesHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14963, Very Hard
附带fùdàiby chanceHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14963, Very Hard
附带fùdàiin passingHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14963, Very Hard
附带fùdàiadditionallyHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14963, Very Hard
附带fùdàisecondaryHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14963, Very Hard
附带fùdàisubsidiaryHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14963, Very Hard
附带fùdàito attachHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #14963, Very Hard
fùdài(fu4dai4) T4
  1. 1supplementary
  2. 2incidentally
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March 24, 2026

附带(附帶)fùdài(fu4dai4)

附带 (fu4 dai4) refers to something that is supplementary or incidental. It is often used to describe additional information or items that accompany something primary, such as ancillary benefits, side effects, or extra features. This term implies that the added element is not the main focus but is relevant in context.

Strokes16Frequency#14963DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In business and legal contexts in China, 附带 is often used to denote terms that are not primary but still crucial, reflecting the importance of comprehensive agreements and understanding in these areas.

Memory Tip

Think of 附 (fu4) as 'attached' and 带 (dai4) as 'to carry'. Imagine carrying extra bags that are attached to your main luggage—these are the supplementary items you bring along, just like the concept of 附带 which refers to additional, incidental things.

Meanings of 附带

fùdài(fu4dai4)
1supplementary
2incidentally
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About 附带

附带Simplified
附帶Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 附带

Quick Contrast

附属 (fùshǔ) refers to something that is subordinate or attached, while 附带 (fùdài) emphasizes supplementary aspects that are incidental rather than central.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which 附带 is used, as it can imply both positive and neutral connotations. Common collocations include 附带条件 (supplementary conditions) and 附带费用 (additional costs). It is usually used in more formal contexts, so avoid it in casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

While 附带 is not explicitly found in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for HSK 4 and above learners to recognize and use in complex sentences. Focus on understanding how it can modify nouns to express additional attributes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 附带 with 直接 (directly), leading to sentences like '这个问题是附带的' (This question is direct), which should be corrected to '这个问题是附带的' (This question is incidental).

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Component Characters

附fùnearby; to adhere to, to attach; to rely on
HSK 77 strokes阝
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带dàiband
HSK 39 strokes巾
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How to say supplementary in Chinese

“supplementary” in Chinese is附带fùdài

附带 (fu4 dai4) refers to something that is supplementary or incidental. It is often used to describe additional information or items that accompany something primary, such as ancillary benefits, side effects, or extra features. This term implies that the added element is not the main focus but is relevant in context.

When to use 附带

Be mindful of the context in which 附带 is used, as it can imply both positive and neutral connotations. Common collocations include 附带条件 (supplementary conditions) and 附带费用 (additional costs). It is usually used in more formal contexts, so avoid it in casual conversations.

附带 or something close to it

附属 (fùshǔ) refers to something that is subordinate or attached, while 附带 (fùdài) emphasizes supplementary aspects that are incidental rather than central.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 附带 with 直接 (directly), leading to sentences like '这个问题是附带的' (This question is direct), which should be corrected to '这个问题是附带的' (This question is incidental).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 附带

Yes, but it is more commonly found in formal writing or discussions, particularly in business and legal contexts.

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