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    Expressing a strap or band with 带子 (dàizi)

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    Explanation

    The noun 带子 (dàizi) means "strap," "belt," "ribbon," or "band." It refers to a long, narrow strip of material used for fastening or tying. For example, 解开带子 means "to unfasten the strap."

    Examples

    • 这个包的带子断了，你能帮我修一下吗？

      Zhège bāo de dàizi duàn le, nǐ néng bāng wǒ xiū yíxià ma?

      The strap on this bag broke. Can you help me fix it?

    • 她用一根红色的带子把头发扎了起来。

      Tā yòng yì gēn hóngsè de dàizi bǎ tóufà zā le qǐlái.

      She tied her hair up with a red ribbon.

    • 鞋子的带子太长了，走路容易绊倒。

      Xiézi de dàizi tài cháng le, zǒulù róngyì bàndǎo.

      The laces on the shoes are too long, making it easy to trip while walking.

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