- 戴维 dàiwéi DavidEnglish name David; also used for variants like Davy or Davey
- 戴尔 dài'ěr DellDell, specifically the American technology company; used as a phonetic transcription of the name Dell
- 戴上 dàishang to put onTo put on or wear an accessory, such as a hat, glasses, or jewelry.
- 戴维斯 dàiwéisī DavisDavis or Davies (name)
- 佩戴 pèidài to wearto pin or fasten an accessory to the body, such as a badge, medal, or jewelry, typically on the chest, arm, or shoulder
- 戴安娜 dài'ānnà DianaDiana (name)
- 爱戴 àidài to love and respectto love and esteem; to hold someone in high regard, used especially for leaders or elders
- 戴眼镜 dàiyǎnjìng to wear glassesto wear glasses; to wear spectacles
- 穿戴 chuāndài to dressto put on or wear clothes, hats, and accessories; to be dressed
- 北戴河 běidàihé BeidaiheBeidaihe district, a coastal resort area and district of Qinhuangdao in Hebei Province.
- 戴帽子 dàimàozi to wear a hatTo wear a hat or a cap; to put on headgear
- 拥戴 yōngdài to supportto support and show allegiance to someone as a leader; to hold in high esteem and support
- 戴高乐 dàigāolè Charles de GaulleCharles de Gaulle (1890–1970), French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II and served as President of France from 1959 to 1969
- 戴维斯杯 dàiwéisībēi Davis CupDavis Cup; the premier international team event in men's tennis
- 戴笠 dàilì Dai LiHistorical figure (1897-1946) who served as the powerful head of the military intelligence services for the Kuomintang (KMT).
- 不共戴天 bùgòngdàitiān absolutely irreconcilableLiterally "not living under the same sky"; describes an extreme hatred between enemies who cannot both exist in the world, often used in the context of seeking revenge for a murdered parent.
- 披星戴月 pīxīngdàiyuè to work or travel night and dayTo work or travel by the light of the stars and moon; describes working extremely hard or traveling a long distance from early morning until late at night.
- 戴秉国 dàibǐngguó Dai BingguoDai Bingguo (1941-), a Chinese politician and professional diplomat
- 张冠李戴 zhāngguānlǐdài to confuse one thing with another(idiom) literally to put Mr. Zhang's hat on Mr. Li's head; to attribute something to the wrong person or misidentify someone
- 感恩戴德 gǎn'ēndàidé to be deeply gratefulTo be deeply grateful for kindness or favors; to feel profoundly indebted to a benefactor
- 戴德 dàidé Dai DeWestern Han Dynasty Confucian scholar who compiled the "Records of Ritual by the Elder Dai" ([[大戴礼记|大戴禮記|da4 dai4 li3 ji4]]); uncle of [[戴圣|戴聖|dai4 sheng4]]
- 小戴 xiǎodài Xiao Daithe Younger Dai, an alternative name for Dai Sheng, a Western Han ritual scholar and editor of the Book of Rites
- 戴绿帽 dàilǜmào to be a cuckoldTo be a cuckold; used to mock a man whose wife has been unfaithful
- 戴维营 dàiwéiyíng Camp DavidCamp David, the country retreat for the President of the United States located in Maryland, USA
- 配戴 pèidài to wearto put on or wear accessories, such as a hearing aid, contact lenses, or jewelry; to be equipped with and carry on one's body
- 顶戴 dǐngdài official's cap badgeThe ornament worn on top of an official's hat during the Qing Dynasty as a sign of rank. Different materials and colors, such as ruby, coral, or crystal, were used to distinguish different grades.
- 戴孝 dàixiào to be in mourningTo wear mourning clothes, a black armband, or other traditional mourning garb to honor a deceased relative.
- 戴罪立功 dàizuìlìgōng to atone for one's crimesto earn merit while under accusation or punishment in order to make up for previous mistakes; to perform meritorious service to atone for a crime
- 戴震 dàizhèn Dai ZhenFamous Qing Dynasty scholar, philosopher, and philologist (1724–1777); known for his contributions to the study of ancient texts, phonology, and mathematics.
- 披麻戴孝 pīmádàixiào to wear mourning clothesto dress in mourning garments made of coarse hemp to show respect for a deceased parent or relative; to be in deep mourning
- 穿金戴银 chuānjīndàiyín finely dressedto wear beautiful clothes and expensive jewelry; to be dressed in a wealthy and ostentatious manner
- 戴高帽 dàigāomào to flatterto praise someone excessively or pay them empty compliments; to butter someone up
- 戴天 dàitiān to be alive(literary) To live in this world; literally "to have the sky above one's head". This is often used when expressing a deep-seated hatred that cannot be reconciled, as in [[不共戴天|不共戴天|bu4 gong4 dai4 tian1]]
- 北戴河区 běidàihéqū Beidaihe DistrictBeidaihe, a district of [[秦皇岛市|秦皇島市|qin2 huang2 dao3 shi4]] in Hebei province
- 戴胜 dàishèng hoopoeA bird species common in China, specifically the Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops); it is characterized by its prominent crest, brownish plumage, and a long, curved bill.
- 戴表 dàibiǎo to wear a watchTo wear a wristwatch.
- 戴高帽子 dàigāomàozi to flatterTo praise someone excessively or place them on a pedestal; literally to put a tall hat on someone. Also written as [[戴高帽|戴高帽|dai4 gao1 mao4]] or [[戴高帽儿|戴高帽兒|dai4 gao1 mao4 r5]].
- 推戴 tuīdài to endorse(literary) to choose and support someone for a position of leadership; to acclaim as a leader
- 感戴 gǎndài to be sincerely gratefulTo be sincerely grateful; used to express heartfelt gratitude and love toward a superior for their kindness or favors.
- 戴名世 dàimíngshì Dai MingshiDai Mingshi (1653-1713), a prominent writer of the early Qing dynasty from Anhui province; he was executed in a famous literary inquisition due to his historical writings.
- 穿靴戴帽 chuānxuēdàimào to use empty clichésTo fill a speech or piece of writing with empty rhetoric or clichés, especially at the beginning and end, often to suit the current political climate.
- 戴逵 dàikuí Dai KuiFamous scholar, painter, and sculptor of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (326–396 AD) who was renowned for his skill in playing the qin and for his contributions to Buddhist art and sculpture.
- 戴奥辛 dài'àoxīn dioxinA highly toxic and carcinogenic organic compound produced by burning waste; common in Taiwan usage. Same as [[二噁英|二噁英|er4 e4 ying1]] in Mainland China.
- 戴嵩 dàisōng Dai SongTang Dynasty painter active during the late 8th century, famous for his depictions of rural landscapes and water buffalo; known alongside horse painter [[韩干|韓幹|han2 gan4]] in the phrase "Han's horses and Dai's cows"
- 戴星 dàixīng to travel by starlightTo have stars over one's head; to leave home before dawn or return late at night
- 戴月披星 dàiyuèpīxīng to toil through night and dayTo travel or work long hours through the night; to go to work before dawn and return after dark, often used to describe the hardships of travel or diligent labor.
- 戴克里先 dàikèlǐxiān DiocletianDiocletian (c. 245-311), Roman emperor
- 戴天履地 dàitiānlǚdì to live in this worldTo have one's head under the sky and one's feet on the ground; to live in the world
- 乘车戴笠 chéngchēdàilì lasting friendship regardless of wealth(literary) describes a deep and sincere friendship that does not change even if one person becomes wealthy and the other remains poor; literally "one rides in a carriage, the other wears a bamboo hat"
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