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    Using 带上 (dàishàng) to express 'to bring along'

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 带上 + Object

    Explanation

    带上 means 'to bring along' or 'to take with you,' combining 带 (to carry) with the complement 上 to indicate bringing something when you go somewhere. It is used when reminding or asking someone to remember to take an item.

    Examples

    • 出门别忘了带上雨伞，今天可能下雨。

      Chūmén bié wàng le dài shàng yǔsǎn, jīntiān kěnéng xià yǔ.

      Don't forget to bring an umbrella when you go out — it might rain today.

    • 旅行的时候记得带上充电器和护照。

      Lǚxíng de shíhòu jìde dài shàng chōngdiànqì hé hùzhào.

      Remember to bring your charger and passport when traveling.

    • 你去超市的时候顺便带上购物袋吧。

      Nǐ qù chāoshì de shíhòu shùnbiàn dài shàng gòuwù dài ba.

      When you go to the supermarket, bring a shopping bag along.

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