Character breakdown
Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.
How to learn 戴孝
Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.
When the word appears in a sentence, check whether its part of speech and meaning match the definition shown here. Chinese words can change nuance with context.
Words with the same characters
Compare how a familiar Hanzi changes meaning inside another word.
surname Dai; to put on or wear (glasses, hat, gloves etc); to respect; to bear; to support
爱戴àidàito love and respect; love and respect
佩戴pèidàito wear (as an accessory: jewelry, pedometer, ID card etc)
孝敬xiàojìngto show filial respect; to give presents (to one's elders or superiors); to support one's aged parents
孝顺xiàoshùnfilial; dutiful; devoted to one's parents (and grandparents etc); to show filial piety towards (an older family member); filial piety