me1 daai2孭帶孭带
Jyutpingme1 daai2
Yalemē dáai
Definition
Baby harness or carrier; straps and fabric used to secure a baby to one's body.
colloquialfamilyhome
How it's used
The term is derived from the verb 孭, which specifically refers to carrying someone or something on one's back. While modern baby carriers are often called 背帶 in formal retail settings, 孭帶 remains the most natural and common way to describe this item in daily speech. It emphasizes the physical act of securing the baby to the parent's back or chest.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
This baby harness is great; I don't get tired carrying the baby while walking around.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 背心, which means a vest or tank top. Beginners sometimes mispronounce the tone or mix up the characters because both involve the character for back.
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