How common it is
包 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say bāo slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
包表示袋子、包裹，也可表示承担。
bāo biǎo shì dài zǐ 、 bāo guǒ， yě kě biǎo shì chéng dān。
包 means a bag or package, and can also mean to take on.
Context note
包常用于物品、衣物和承担。
bāo cháng yòng yú wù pǐn 、 yī wù hé chéng dān。
It is often used for objects, clothing, and responsibility.
5 examples
我带了一个包。
wǒ dài le yí gè bāo。
I brought a bag.
请把书放进包里。
qǐng bǎ shū fàng jìn bāo lǐ。
Please put the books into the bag.
这个包很漂亮。
zhè ge bāo hěn piào liang。
This bag is very pretty.
他们包了一间房。
tā men bāo le yì jiān fáng。
They booked a room.
这里包邮。
zhè lǐ bāo yóu。
Shipping is free here.
5 mini stories
她背着包去学校。
tā bèi zhe bāo qù xué xiào。
She carried a bag to school.
妈妈把水果装进包里。
mā ma bǎ shuǐ guǒ zhuāng jìn bāo lǐ。
Mom put the fruit into the bag.
这个包是生日礼物。
zhè ge bāo shì shēng rì lǐ wù。
This bag is a birthday gift.
他拿起包就出门了。
tā ná qǐ bāo jiù chū mén le。
He picked up his bag and went out.
包里有一本书和一支笔。
bāo lǐ yǒu yì běn shū hé yì zhī bǐ。
There is a book and a pen in the bag.