Meanings of 行李
By ear
Play it, then pick what 行李 means.
About 行李
Podcast: 行李
Podcast: 行李
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 行李
行李 (xíngli) vs 行装 (xíngzhuāng) — use 行李 for general luggage, while 行装 specifically refers to travel attire or gear.
A common mistake is to confuse 行李 with similar words like 物品 (wùpǐn), which means 'items' or 'goods.' 行李 specifically refers to personal baggage, so use it in travel contexts. The tone of xíng is second tone and li is fifth tone, so be careful to pronounce them correctly to convey the right meaning.
Although 行李 is not part of HSK vocabulary lists, it is a practical word for travel-related conversations. Focus on using it in sentences related to travel plans, hotel check-ins, or transportation, connecting it with other travel vocabulary like 机场 (jīchǎng - airport) and 火车站 (huǒchēzhàn - train station).
Learners often mistakenly refer to 行李 in contexts where they should use 物品 (wùpǐn), leading to confusion. For example, saying '我带了很多物品' (I brought a lot of items) instead of '行李' when referring to travel baggage is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 行李
Drill the tone of 行李 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 行李 to You
Let me explain 行李 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 行李 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 行李?
Learning Lab
Knowing 行李 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component Characters
How to say luggage in Chinese
“luggage” in Chinese is行李
行李 (xíngli) refers to luggage or baggage that travelers carry with them. It includes any bags, suitcases, or containers used to transport personal belongings during travel. This term is commonly used in contexts such as airports, train stations, or hotels when discussing travel and belongings.
When to use 行李
A common mistake is to confuse 行李 with similar words like 物品 (wùpǐn), which means 'items' or 'goods.' 行李 specifically refers to personal baggage, so use it in travel contexts. The tone of xíng is second tone and li is fifth tone, so be careful to pronounce them correctly to convey the right meaning.
行李 or something close to it
行李 (xíngli) vs 行装 (xíngzhuāng) — use 行李 for general luggage, while 行装 specifically refers to travel attire or gear.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly refer to 行李 in contexts where they should use 物品 (wùpǐn), leading to confusion. For example, saying '我带了很多物品' (I brought a lot of items) instead of '行李' when referring to travel baggage is incorrect.
Write 行李
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 行李 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 行李?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
Frequently Asked Questions about 行李
You can say '搬行李' (bān xíngli), where 搬 means 'to carry'.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 行李?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.