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March 24, 2026
裹guǒ(guo3)
The character 裹 (guǒ) means 'to bind' or 'to wrap.' It is commonly used in contexts where something is enclosed or packaged, such as wrapping food or binding an object. The nuance often implies a sense of confinement or encasement.
Strokes14Radical衣Frequency#6464DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, wrapping food such as zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) during the Dragon Boat Festival is significant. The act of wrapping symbolizes care and tradition, making 裹 an important part of cultural practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'warrior' (sounds like 'guǒ') wrapping himself in protective gear. The outer shape of the character resembles layers of cloth being wrapped around something valuable, reinforcing the idea of protection through binding.
Meanings of 裹
guǒ(guo3)
1to bind
2to wrap
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About 裹
裹Simplified
14Strokes
衣Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6464Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
裹 (guǒ) vs 包 (bāo) — use 裹 when emphasizing the act of binding or wrapping tightly, while 包 focuses more on enclosing or containing.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'warrior' (sounds like 'guǒ') wrapping himself in protective gear. The outer shape of the character resembles layers of cloth being wrapped around something valuable, reinforcing the idea of protection through binding.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 裹 with similar verbs like 包 (bāo), which also means 'to wrap' but can imply more of a packaging context. 裹 is used more for binding tightly or securing. Common collocations include 裹起来 (guǒ qǐlái - to wrap up) and 裹着 (guǒzhe - wrapped in).
HSK Study Tips
While 裹 is not included in the official HSK levels, it shares semantic fields with other HSK vocabulary related to actions (e.g., 包, 捆). Students at this level should focus on recognizing how it can be used in compound words and phrases.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, wrapping food such as zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) during the Dragon Boat Festival is significant. The act of wrapping symbolizes care and tradition, making 裹 an important part of cultural practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 裹 with 包, mistakenly using 裹 in contexts where 包 is more appropriate, such as when talking about packaging gifts. The correct usage in such cases would be 包装 (bāozhuāng - to package).
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Grammar Patterns of 裹
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 5 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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她用薄薄的黑色织物____住了自己硕大的身躯。
She swathed her enormous body in thin black fabrics.
Common Confusions with 裹
裹vs果
guǒ
发音相似，但含义不同
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Example Sentences for 裹 (10)
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1
她用薄薄的黑色织物裹住了自己硕大的身躯。
tā yòng báo báo de hēi sè zhī wù guǒ zhù le zì jǐ shuò dà de shēn qū。
She swathed her enormous body in thin black fabrics.
2
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?
3
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.
Cultural Notes for 裹
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, wrapping food such as zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) during the Dragon Boat Festival is significant. The act of wrapping symbolizes care and tradition, making 裹 an important part of cultural practices.
Word Family of 裹
Words Containing This Character6
包裹bāoguǒto wrap up
裹guǒto bind
裹足不前to stand still without advancing (idiom); to hesitate and hold back
裹脚foot-binding裹腳
马革裹尸to be buried in a horse hide (idiom)馬革裹屍
杜口裹足too frightened to move or speak
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Compound Meaning
What does 包裹 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 裹
Yes, 裹 can be used to describe wrapping gifts, but 包 might be more common in that context.
Yes, you can use 裹 to describe wrapping clothing around oneself, but it is less common than other terms like 穿 (chuān, to wear).
While both can mean to wrap, 裹 emphasizes binding tightly, whereas 包 often refers to packaging or enclosing.
