袋
dàiA container made of flexible material, typically used for carrying or storing items.
这个袋子可以装很多东西。
This bag can hold a lot of things.
Commonly used for shopping bags, backpacks, or pouches.
A pouch or sack used for holding specific items, such as a money bag or a grain sack.
他把钱放在一个袋子里。
He put the money in a bag.
Can also refer to a container for specific purposes, like a 'tea bag' or 'sandbag.'
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'袋' is often used for larger, more flexible containers, while '包' is more general and can refer to both bags and wrapped items.
📖Word Origin
The character '袋' is composed of '衣' (clothing) and '大' (big), originally referring to a large pouch or sack used for carrying items.
📝Usage Notes
In modern usage, '袋' is often used interchangeably with '包' (bāo) for general bags, but '袋' tends to emphasize the container's flexibility and capacity.