包

• 拼音: bāo
• 汉字拆解: 包 = 勹 (wrap) + 巳 (wrapped object) — something wrapped or enclosed

含义

Bag; package; to wrap. A versatile word used as a noun for bags and packages, a verb meaning to wrap, and a measure word for packaged items.

As a noun, 包 refers to bags, purses, and packages of all kinds. As a verb, it means to wrap or enclose (包饺子 wrap dumplings, 包礼物 wrap a gift). As a measure word, it counts packaged items: 一包糖 (a bag of sugar), 一包纸巾 (a pack of tissues). Extremely common in daily life for shopping, travel, and food.

例句

1. 我的包在桌子上面。
2. 请帮我包一下这个礼物。
3. 他买了一包饼干。

用法指南

语境: everyday, shopping

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 你的包真好看！(Your bag is really nice!)
• 妈妈包了很多饺子。(Mum wrapped a lot of dumplings.)

错误说法

• 说'一个包面包'来表示一袋面包。(Don't say 一个包面包 — say 一包面包 when using 包 as a measure word for bread)

起源与历史

Pictographic character depicting a person (勹) carrying something wrapped inside (巳). The original meaning was to wrap or enclose.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal