戴眼镜

You use it just like a verb-object phrase. If you are currently wearing them, you say 我戴眼镜. If you are putting them on right now, you can also use 戴. It is simple and direct. Do not forget the measure word 副 if you want to say 'a pair'. For example, 一副眼镜.

Use it whenever you need to describe someone's appearance. It is perfect for identifying a friend in a crowded mall. Use it at the optometrist when discussing your vision. It is also common in office settings when someone forgets their reading glasses. It is a very practical, everyday expression.

Do not use 戴 for shoes, pants, or shirts. That would sound very funny to a native speaker. Also, do not use it for contact lenses. For those, we usually say 戴隐形眼镜. If you are just 'holding' the glasses in your hand, use 拿 instead of 戴.

In China, wearing glasses was historically seen as a sign of being a scholar. It suggested you spent a lot of time reading books. Today, high rates of myopia mean almost everyone wears them. It is no longer just for 'nerds'. It is a common fashion accessory in cities like Shanghai or Beijing.

You might hear 戴上眼镜 which means 'to put on glasses'. If someone has very thick lenses, people might joke they are wearing 'bottoms of beer bottles'. Another variation is 近视眼镜 for nearsighted glasses. You will also see 墨镜 used for sunglasses specifically.