Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

to carry; to take along; to bring along; to hold (hands)

Chinese: 携带、拉着。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “xie” becomes a different word in each tone. 携 is the 2nd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 携带xié dàito carry (on one's person); to support (old); Taiwan pr.
  • 携手xié shǒuhand in hand; to join hands; to collaborate
  • 提携tí xiéto lead by the hand; to guide; to support
  • 便携biàn xiéportable; easy to carry
  • 携款xié kuǎnto take funds (esp. illegally or corruptly obtained)

Example Sentence

出门旅行,记得携带身份证件。Chū mén lǚ xíng, jì de xié dài shēn fèn zhèng jiàn.When traveling, remember to bring your ID.

出门Chū ménto go out旅行lǚ xíngto travel记得jì deto remember携带xié dàito carry (on one's person)身份证shēn fèn zhèngidentity cardjiànitem