包 (bāo): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 包 means “bag” or “package”. It can be used to refer to any type of container, including bags, boxes, or parcels. In addition to its literal meaning, 包 is also used in various other expressions and words, such as 包裹 meaning “parcel” or “package”, and 包容 meaning “tolerance” or “forgiveness”. It is a versatile word that is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Translation

Noun: bag, package
Verb: to cover, to wrap, to hold, to include

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我喜欢吃肉包wǒ xǐhuān chī ròu bāoI like to eat meat buns
这个包很漂亮zhège bāo hěn piàoliangThis bag is very pretty
他把书包放在桌子上了tā bǎ shū bāo fàng zài zhuōzi shàng leHe put his backpack on the table
她用手捏了一下面团,然后包成了一个包子tā yòng shǒu niē le yīxià miàntuán, ránhòu bāo chéng le yīgè bāoziShe kneaded the dough with her hands and then made it into a bun
这个包装很好,不用担心破损zhège bāozhuāng hěn hǎo, bùyòng dānxīn pòsǔnThis packaging is good, no need to worry about damage
我们需要一个大包裹来装这些东西wǒmen xūyào yīgè dà bāoguǒ lái zhuāng zhèxiē dōngxiWe need a big package to pack these things
我的妈妈会包饺子wǒ de māmā huì bāo jiǎoziMy mom can make dumplings
我买了一个新的电脑包wǒ mǎi le yīgè xīn de diànnǎo bāoI bought a new laptop bag

HSK

包 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 包 with Pinyin and English Translation