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塑料袋 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
塑料袋sùliàodàiplastic bagHSK 4, n, rank #11194, Hard
sùliàodài(su4liao4dai4) T4
  1. 1plastic bag
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March 24, 2026
塑料袋sùliàodài(su4liao4dai4)

塑料袋 (sùliàodài) refers to a plastic bag, commonly used for carrying items, groceries, or packaging. It is widely seen in shopping contexts and is a staple in everyday life, although its environmental impact has led to conversations about alternatives.

Frequency#11194DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In recent years, the use of 塑料袋 has become a significant topic in China, with many cities implementing bans or charges to reduce plastic waste, reflecting a growing environmental consciousness among the public.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'suit' (塑, sù) made from 'plastic' (料, liào), and it's placed inside a 'bag' (袋, dài). Imagine carrying your suit in a plastic bag while shopping, reminding you of the word and its pronunciation.

Meanings of 塑料袋

sùliàodài(su4liao4dai4)
1plastic bag
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About 塑料袋

塑料袋Simplified
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11194Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 塑料袋

Quick Contrast

纸袋 (zhǐdài) - use 塑料袋 when referring to a plastic bag specifically, as opposed to 纸袋 which refers to a paper bag.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of a 'suit' (塑, sù) made from 'plastic' (料, liào), and it's placed inside a 'bag' (袋, dài). Imagine carrying your suit in a plastic bag while shopping, reminding you of the word and its pronunciation.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 塑料袋 with other types of bags, such as paper bags (纸袋, zhǐdài). This term is informal and commonly used in daily conversation, but in formal contexts, you might want to specify what type of plastic bag. Additionally, remember that '袋' is pronounced with a falling tone (dài).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 4 word, 塑料袋 connects with other vocabulary related to shopping and daily life, such as 购物 (gòuwù, shopping) and 超市 (chāoshì, supermarket). Focus on using it in sentences about your shopping experiences to enhance retention.

Cultural Note

In recent years, the use of 塑料袋 has become a significant topic in China, with many cities implementing bans or charges to reduce plastic waste, reflecting a growing environmental consciousness among the public.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 塑料袋 with similar terms. For example, saying '纸塑袋' (zhǐ sùdài) mistakenly combines paper and plastic. The correct term for a plastic bag is simply 塑料袋.

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Component Characters

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Grammar Patterns of 塑料袋

塑料袋 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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此外要想到,在德国的任何商店里都不能随手拿个____把买的东西装进去.

Deutsches Essen und deutscher Lebensstil allgemein sind - wie das Brot - ein bisschen schwer.

Example Sentences for 塑料袋 (3)

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此外要想到,在德国的任何商店里都不能随手拿个塑料袋把买的东西装进去.

cǐ wài yào xiǎng dào, , zài dé guó de rèn hé shāng diàn lǐ dū bù néng suí shǒu ná gè sù liào dài bǎ mǎi de dōng xī zhuāng jìn.

Deutsches Essen und deutscher Lebensstil allgemein sind - wie das Brot - ein bisschen schwer.
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他把塑料袋的两头系在了一起。

tā bǎ sù liào dài de liǎng tóu xì zài le yī qǐ。

He tied the ends of the plastic bag together.
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把瓶子装在塑料袋里,以免洒得到处都是。

bǎ píng zǐ zhuāng zài sù liào dài lǐ, , yǐ miǎn sǎ dé dào chǔ dū。

Put the bottle in a plastic bag in case of spillage.

Cultural Notes for 塑料袋

🏮Cultural insight

In recent years, the use of 塑料袋 has become a significant topic in China, with many cities implementing bans or charges to reduce plastic waste, reflecting a growing environmental consciousness among the public.

Frequently Asked Questions about 塑料袋

购物袋 (gòuwùdài) specifically refers to a shopping bag, which can be made of various materials, while 塑料袋 refers exclusively to plastic bags.