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March 24, 2026
包裹bāoguǒ(bao1guo3)
包裹 (bāoguǒ) refers to the act of wrapping or binding something up, often used in the context of packaging items for shipping or storage. It can also denote a parcel or package itself, typically used in informal and practical situations such as sending gifts or goods.
Frequency#3505DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In modern China, the concept of 包裹 is significant due to the rise of e-commerce, where packaging and shipping have become a daily part of life. People often send and receive packages, especially during festivals and holidays.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bao' (包) that is beautifully 'wrapped' (裹) with a ribbon. Visualize a present being 'wrapped up' snugly, making it a treat for someone special, which will help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 包裹
bāoguǒ(bao1guo3)
1to wrap up
2to bind up
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About 包裹
包裹Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 包裹
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快递 (kuàidì) refers to express delivery services, while 包裹 (bāoguǒ) indicates the package itself; choose 包裹 when focusing on the item being sent, not the delivery method.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'bao' (包) that is beautifully 'wrapped' (裹) with a ribbon. Visualize a present being 'wrapped up' snugly, making it a treat for someone special, which will help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 包裹 with similar terms like 包 (bāo), which means 'to wrap' but is broader in use. This word is more commonly used in informal contexts, especially when discussing packages or parcels in everyday life.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 包裹 connects with other words related to actions and objects, such as 包 (to wrap) and 物品 (items). Focus on using it in sentences that involve sending or receiving packages to enhance understanding.
Cultural Note
In modern China, the concept of 包裹 is significant due to the rise of e-commerce, where packaging and shipping have become a daily part of life. People often send and receive packages, especially during festivals and holidays.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 包裹 to refer to the act of wrapping something in a general sense, while it specifically refers to a package. Instead of saying '我包裹礼物' (I wrap the gift), it should be '我包礼物' (I wrap the gift).
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Grammar Patterns of 包裹
包裹 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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麻烦你把这个____交给米勒先生好 吗 ?
Could I bother you to give the package to Mr. Miller?
Example Sentences for 包裹 (10)
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1
麻烦你把这个包裹交给米勒先生好 吗 ?
má fán nǐ bǎ zhè gè bāo guǒ jiāo gěi mǐ lè xiān shēng hǎo?
Could I bother you to give the package to Mr. Miller?
2
寄往国外的包裹一定要包好.
jì wǎng guó wài de bāo guǒ yī dìng yào bāo hǎo.
Parcels must be properly bound up for posting to other countries.
xī ěr wéi yà zǒu le jìn lái， ， huái lǐ bào mǎn le bāo。
Sylvia entered, her arms full of packages.
7
他坐着，将包裹放在腿上。
tā zuò zháo， ， jiāng bāo guǒ fàng zài tuǐ。
He sat with the package on his knees.
8
锤子头是纯银制成的，雕刻着神圣符文，而握柄则被精心地包裹在蓝色的皮革中。
chuí zǐ tóu shì chún yín zhì chéng de， ， diāo kè zháo shén shèng fú， wén ， ér wò bǐng zé bèi jīng xīn dì bāo guǒ zài lán sè de pí。
The hammer's silvery head was etched with holy runs and its haft was meticulously wrapped in blue leather.
9
这包裹是用快递方式寄出去的.
zhè bāo guǒ shì yòng kuài dì fāng shì jì chū qù de.
The parcel was sent express.
10
我们已将包裹以快件寄出了.
wǒ mén yǐ jiāng bāo guǒ yǐ kuài jiàn jì chū le.
We've expressed the package.
Cultural Notes for 包裹
🏮Cultural insight
In modern China, the concept of 包裹 is significant due to the rise of e-commerce, where packaging and shipping have become a daily part of life. People often send and receive packages, especially during festivals and holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions about 包裹
You can say: '我今天要寄一个包裹' (I am going to send a package today).
包裹 is typically used in informal contexts; in formal writing, you might use 包装 (bāozhuāng) to refer to packaging.
包裹 specifically refers to a wrapped item or package, while 包 can mean to wrap in general.
