包

bāo

noun★Beginner

formal

bag; package; to wrap; to include

这是一个包裹。

This is a package.

她带了一个包。

She brought a bag.

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Can refer to both physical containers and abstract concepts of inclusion.

Collocations

包裹package手提包handbag包含to include

包在里面phrase

to be included inside

When used as a verb, '包' often appears with the object it wraps, e.g., 包饺子 (to wrap dumplings).

As a noun, '包' refers to a bag or package. As a verb, it means to wrap or include.

From Middle Chinese, originally meaning 'to wrap' or 'to contain'.

Can be used as a noun or verb depending on context. As a verb, it means 'to wrap' or 'to include'.

包

to wrap or contain

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