lǐng dài
cravate; cravate
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他戴着一条红色的领带。
tā dài zhe yī tiáo hóng sè de lǐng dài.
He is wearing a red tie.
领带是男人的饰品。
lǐng dài shì nán rén de shì pǐn.
A tie is a man's accessory.
我需要买一条新的领带。
wǒ xū yào mǎi yī tiáo xīn de lǐng dài.
I need to buy a new tie.
围巾 (wéijīn)
scarf
领结 (lǐngjié)
bow tie
The Chinese word 领带 (lǐngdài) for "necktie" is a compound of two characters: 领 (lǐng), meaning "collar" or "neck", and 带 (dài), meaning "belt" or "sash". The word 领带 literally means "collar belt" or "neck sash", which accurately describes the function and position of a necktie.The character 领 (lǐng) has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BCE). In its original form, 领 depicted a person wearing a garment with a high collar. Over time, the character simplified and took on its current form. The character 带 (dài) also has a long history, dating back to the Warring States period (475–221 BCE). In its original form, 带 depicted a sash or belt tied around the waist. Over time, the character simplified and took on its current form.The compound word 领带 (lǐngdài) first appeared in the late Qing dynasty (1644–1912), when Western fashion began to influence Chinese culture. The word was used to describe the neckties worn by Western men, which were seen as a symbol of modernity and progress. Today, 领带 is the standard Chinese word for "necktie" and is widely used in both formal and informal contexts.
