Meanings of 皮包
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手提包 (shǒutíbāo) - use 皮包 when referring specifically to leather bags, while 手提包 can refer to any handbag regardless of material.
Be mindful of context when using 皮包; it can refer to both handbags and briefcases. A common mistake is to use it only for women's bags, but it is gender-neutral. Collocations include '皮包店' (leather bag store) and '公文包' (briefcase).
While 皮包 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with other words related to clothing and personal items, such as 裙子 (dress) and 鞋子 (shoes). Focus on pronunciation and recognizing the components, especially the radical for leather.
Learners often mistakenly use 皮包 only for handbags, neglecting that it also includes briefcases. For example, saying '我买了一个皮包' (I bought a handbag) is correct, but limiting it to just one type of bag is misleading.
Pronunciation of 皮包
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How to say handbag in Chinese
“handbag” in Chinese is皮包
皮包 (pí bāo) refers to a handbag or briefcase, typically made of leather. It is commonly used in both formal and casual contexts to denote a bag that carries personal belongings or business documents.
When to use 皮包
Be mindful of context when using 皮包; it can refer to both handbags and briefcases. A common mistake is to use it only for women's bags, but it is gender-neutral. Collocations include '皮包店' (leather bag store) and '公文包' (briefcase).
皮包 or something close to it
手提包 (shǒutíbāo) - use 皮包 when referring specifically to leather bags, while 手提包 can refer to any handbag regardless of material.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 皮包 only for handbags, neglecting that it also includes briefcases. For example, saying '我买了一个皮包' (I bought a handbag) is correct, but limiting it to just one type of bag is misleading.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 皮包
Yes, 皮包 is gender-neutral and can refer to bags used by anyone.
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