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March 24, 2026
背包()bēibāo(bei1bao1)
背包 (bèi bāo) refers to a type of bag that is carried on the back, commonly known as a knapsack or rucksack. It is typically used for carrying books, supplies, or personal items and is popular among students and travelers alike.
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Cultural Note
In China, students often carry 背包 filled with their textbooks to school, reflecting the importance placed on education. Additionally, hiking and travel culture has popularized the use of 背包 among young adults.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '背' (bèi) person with a '包' (bāo) on their back, like a turtle carrying its shell. The character 背 resembles a person’s back, and 包 represents a bag. This visual can help you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 背包
bēibāo(bei1bao1)
1knapsack
2rucksack
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About 背包
背包Simplified
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手提包 (shǒutíbāo) - a handbag or tote bag is used for carrying items in hand, while 背包 is specifically designed to be carried on the back.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '背' (bèi) person with a '包' (bāo) on their back, like a turtle carrying its shell. The character 背 resembles a person’s back, and 包 represents a bag. This visual can help you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.
Usage Notes
背包 is used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in everyday speech. A common mistake is to confuse it with other types of bags like 手提包 (shǒutí bāo), which means handbag. Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
背包 is not an HSK vocabulary word, but it connects to HSK Level 1 and 2 words like '书' (shū) for book, as students often use 背包 to carry books. Focus on pronunciation and familiarization with related transport and travel vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In China, students often carry 背包 filled with their textbooks to school, reflecting the importance placed on education. Additionally, hiking and travel culture has popularized the use of 背包 among young adults.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 背包 with other types of bags. For instance, saying '我买了一个手提背包' (wǒ mǎile yīgè shǒutí bèibāo) is incorrect; it should be '我买了一个背包' (wǒ mǎile yīgè bèibāo) since 背包 already implies a bag carried on the back.
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Cultural Notes for 背包
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In China, students often carry 背包 filled with their textbooks to school, reflecting the importance placed on education. Additionally, hiking and travel culture has popularized the use of 背包 among young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions about 背包
Yes, there are several types of 背包 in Chinese, such as '旅行背包' (lǚ xíng bēi bāo) for travel backpacks and '书包' (shū bāo) for school bags. The term 背包 can be modified to indicate specific uses or styles.
The pronunciation of 背包 in pinyin is 'bēi bāo'. The first syllable 'bēi' has a high-level tone, while 'bāo' also has a high-level tone, both contributing to the meaning of 'backpack'.
背包 (bēi bāo) means 'backpack' in Chinese. It refers to a bag carried on the back, typically with two straps over the shoulders. 背包 can be used in various contexts, such as discussing travel, school supplies, or outdoor activities.
You can use 背包 in a sentence like this: '我背着我的背包去学校' which means 'I carry my backpack to school.' It's often used to describe the action of carrying or the type of bag being used.
背包 specifically refers to a bag worn on the back, while 包 is a more general term for any bag.
No, 背包 specifically means a backpack; for a suitcase, you would use 行李箱 (xínglǐxiāng).
Yes, 背包 can be used in both settings, but it is predominantly used in informal conversations.
