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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
后备箱hòubèixiāngtrunkHSK 7, unknown, 29 strokes, Very Hard
后备箱hòubèixiāngboot (of a car)HSK 7, unknown, 29 strokes, Very Hard
hòubèixiāng(hou4bei4xiang1)hou bei xiang T4
  1. 1trunk
  2. 2boot (of a car)
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March 24, 2026

后备箱(後備箱)hòubèixiāng(hou4bei4xiang1)

后备箱 refers to the trunk or boot of a car, the enclosed space at the rear used for storage. It is commonly used in conversations about travel, transportation, and vehicle features, often in practical contexts related to packing or organizing items in a car.

Strokes29DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, cars have become increasingly important as symbols of status and convenience, making the trunk an essential feature for family outings and road trips, where packing efficiently is valued.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'backup' (后备) storage box (箱) in the back of your car. The character '后' (hou4) means 'back', '备' (bei4) suggests 'backup', and '箱' (xiang1) means 'box'. Picture a large box behind the car, filled with supplies for your journey.

Meanings of 后备箱

hòubèixiāng(hou4bei4xiang1)
1trunk
2boot (of a car)
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About 后备箱

后备箱Simplified
後備箱Traditional
29Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 备 (bei4) with similar-sounding characters. In casual conversation, it's common to hear people simply refer to it as '箱' (xiang1) when discussing the trunk. Be mindful of the tones to avoid misunderstandings; for example, '备' (bei4) vs. '杯' (bei1, cup).

HSK Study Tips

While 后备箱 is not specifically included in HSK vocabulary lists, understanding vehicle-related terms is essential at HSK 3-4 levels. Focus on recognizing related terms like 车 (che1, car) and 行李 (xing2 li, luggage) to build a broader automotive vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly say '后备' (hou4 bei4) instead of '后备箱' (hou4 bei4 xiang1) when they mean the trunk. Always remember to include '箱' to specify it is a box or trunk.

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Component Characters

后hòuempress
HSK 16 strokes口
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备bèito prepare
HSK 78 strokes夂
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箱xiāngbox
HSK 415 strokes⺮
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How to say trunk in Chinese

“trunk” in Chinese is后备箱hòubèixiāng

后备箱 refers to the trunk or boot of a car, the enclosed space at the rear used for storage. It is commonly used in conversations about travel, transportation, and vehicle features, often in practical contexts related to packing or organizing items in a car.

When to use 后备箱

Learners often confuse 备 (bei4) with similar-sounding characters. In casual conversation, it's common to hear people simply refer to it as '箱' (xiang1) when discussing the trunk. Be mindful of the tones to avoid misunderstandings; for example, '备' (bei4) vs. '杯' (bei1, cup).

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly say '后备' (hou4 bei4) instead of '后备箱' (hou4 bei4 xiang1) when they mean the trunk. Always remember to include '箱' to specify it is a box or trunk.

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You can say '请打开后备箱' (Qǐng dǎkāi hòubèixiāng).

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