Search the dictionary A Chinese word or character, or English Draw a character Search 3 entries. míngdài 明代 the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) shēngmìngdài 生命带 (used in road safety campaigns) "life-saving belt", i.e. seat belt shēngmìngdài 生命帶 (used in road safety campaigns) "life-saving belt", i.e. seat belt