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手袋
shǒu dài
handbag
她拿着一个漂亮的手袋。
She is holding a beautiful handbag.
informal
A small bag carried in the hand, typically used by women to hold personal items like keys, wallet, or makeup.
我买了一个新的手袋。
I bought a new handbag.
她的手袋里装着钱包和钥匙。
Her handbag contains a wallet and keys.
In Chinese, '手袋' is commonly used to refer to small handbags, while larger bags are often called '包' (bāo).
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Usage Context
'手袋' is often used in everyday conversation to refer to small handbags, while '包' is more general and can refer to larger bags.
Word Origin
The term '手袋' is composed of '手' (hand) and '袋' (bag), literally meaning 'hand bag'.
Usage Notes
'手袋' is a common term for small handbags, especially those used by women. For larger bags, '包' (bāo) is more commonly used.
Word Breakdown
手
hand
root袋
bag
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