English name David; also used for variants like Davy or Davey

Dell, specifically the American technology company; used as a phonetic transcription of the name Dell

To put on or wear an accessory, such as a hat, glasses, or jewelry.

Davis or Davies (name)

to pin or fasten an accessory to the body, such as a badge, medal, or jewelry, typically on the chest, arm, or shoulder

Diana (name)

to love and esteem; to hold someone in high regard, used especially for leaders or elders

to wear glasses; to wear spectacles

to put on or wear clothes, hats, and accessories; to be dressed

Beidaihe district, a coastal resort area and district of Qinhuangdao in Hebei Province.

To wear a hat or a cap; to put on headgear

to support and show allegiance to someone as a leader; to hold in high esteem and support

Charles 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

Davis Cup; the premier international team event in men's tennis

Historical figure (1897-1946) who served as the powerful head of the military intelligence services for the Kuomintang (KMT).

Literally "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.

To 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.

Dai Bingguo (1941-), a Chinese politician and professional diplomat

(idiom) literally to put Mr. Zhang's hat on Mr. Li's head; to attribute something to the wrong person or misidentify someone

To be deeply grateful for kindness or favors; to feel profoundly indebted to a benefactor

Western 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]]

the Younger Dai, an alternative name for Dai Sheng, a Western Han ritual scholar and editor of the Book of Rites

To be a cuckold; used to mock a man whose wife has been unfaithful

Camp David, the country retreat for the President of the United States located in Maryland, USA

to put on or wear accessories, such as a hearing aid, contact lenses, or jewelry; to be equipped with and carry on one's body

The 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.

To wear mourning clothes, a black armband, or other traditional mourning garb to honor a deceased relative.

to earn merit while under accusation or punishment in order to make up for previous mistakes; to perform meritorious service to atone for a crime

Famous Qing Dynasty scholar, philosopher, and philologist (1724–1777); known for his contributions to the study of ancient texts, phonology, and mathematics.

to dress in mourning garments made of coarse hemp to show respect for a deceased parent or relative; to be in deep mourning

to wear beautiful clothes and expensive jewelry; to be dressed in a wealthy and ostentatious manner

to praise someone excessively or pay them empty compliments; to butter someone up

(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]]

Beidaihe, a district of [[秦皇岛市|秦皇島市|qin2 huang2 dao3 shi4]] in Hebei province

A 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.

To wear a wristwatch.

To 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]].

(literary) to choose and support someone for a position of leadership; to acclaim as a leader

To be sincerely grateful; used to express heartfelt gratitude and love toward a superior for their kindness or favors.

Dai 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.

To 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.

Famous 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.

A 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.

Tang 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"

To have stars over one's head; to leave home before dawn or return late at night

To 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.

Diocletian (c. 245-311), Roman emperor

To have one's head under the sky and one's feet on the ground; to live in the world

(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"