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钱包 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
钱包qiánbāopurseHSK 1, unknown, rank #2425, Easy
钱包qiánbāowalletHSK 1, unknown, rank #2425, Easy
qiánbāo(qian2bao1) T2
  1. 1purse
  2. 2wallet
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March 24, 2026
钱包(錢包)qiánbāo(qian2bao1)

钱包 (qián bāo) refers to a purse or wallet used to carry money, cards, and other small personal items. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as shopping or traveling, and emphasizes practicality and convenience in managing one's finances.

Frequency#2425DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, carrying a 钱包 is not just functional; it often reflects personal style and social status, with many preferring designer brands. Gifting a good wallet can symbolize good fortune in financial matters.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'wallet' made of gold (钱, qián means 'money') that you 'carry' around (包, bāo means 'to wrap' or 'to carry'). Visualize a golden wallet filled with cash and cards, which helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 钱包

qiánbāo(qian2bao1)
1purse
2wallet
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About 钱包

钱包Simplified
錢包Traditional
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HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 钱包

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零钱包 (língqián bāo) - use 钱包 for a general wallet, but choose 零钱包 specifically for a coin purse.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'wallet' made of gold (钱, qián means 'money') that you 'carry' around (包, bāo means 'to wrap' or 'to carry'). Visualize a golden wallet filled with cash and cards, which helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 钱包 with other types of bags, like 手提包 (shǒutí bāo) for a handbag. This term is informal and commonly used in daily conversation, so it's best suited for casual settings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 钱包 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it relates to HSK Level 2 and 3 themes such as shopping and personal items. Students should focus on practical vocabulary regarding finance and everyday life.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, carrying a 钱包 is not just functional; it often reflects personal style and social status, with many preferring designer brands. Gifting a good wallet can symbolize good fortune in financial matters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 钱包 when referring to larger bags; for example, saying '我买了一个新的钱包' (Wǒ mǎile yīgè xīn de qián bāo) when they mean a handbag. The correct term for a handbag is 手提包 (shǒutí bāo).

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Component Characters

钱qiáncoin
HSK 110 strokes钅
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包bāopackage
HSK 25 strokes勹
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Cultural Notes for 钱包

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, carrying a 钱包 is not just functional; it often reflects personal style and social status, with many preferring designer brands. Gifting a good wallet can symbolize good fortune in financial matters.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, wallets typically serve the same function but may emphasize different styles or materials, such as leather, which is often viewed as more traditional than in some modern Chinese wallets.

Frequently Asked Questions about 钱包

You can say '我丢了我的钱包' (Wǒ diūle wǒ de qián bāo).