袋子 (dàizi) refers to a bag or pouch used for carrying items. It can be made from various materials like plastic, cloth, or paper and is commonly used in daily life for shopping or storage. The term can also imply a sense of containment, as it holds various objects together.
HSK 4, 16 strokes, Hard
dàizi(dai4zi5) T4
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May 27, 2026
袋子dàizi(dai4zi5)
袋子 (dàizi) refers to a bag or pouch used for carrying items. It can be made from various materials like plastic, cloth, or paper and is commonly used in daily life for shopping or storage. The term can also imply a sense of containment, as it holds various objects together.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the use of reusable bags has become increasingly popular due to environmental concerns and government regulations against single-use plastic bags. This reflects a growing awareness of sustainability in daily life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant 'daisy' flower that can hold all your groceries inside its petals. The flower represents '袋' (dài), which sounds like 'daisy', and the concept of a bag (子) is the container for your items, making it easier to remember that '袋子' means bag.
About 袋子
袋子Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
袋 (dài) is a more general term for 'bag' or 'sack', while 袋子 (dàizi) often refers to a specific type of bag, usually with a more casual or everyday connotation.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant 'daisy' flower that can hold all your groceries inside its petals. The flower represents '袋' (dài), which sounds like 'daisy', and the concept of a bag (子) is the container for your items, making it easier to remember that '袋子' means bag.
Usage Notes
Use 袋子 in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with the tone. In spoken Mandarin, the second tone in dài can sometimes be mispronounced, leading to confusion. Common collocations include '购物袋子' (shopping bag) and '塑料袋子' (plastic bag).
HSK Study Tips
At HSK 4, focus on using 袋子 in sentences related to shopping and everyday activities. Connect it with other shopping-related vocabulary like '买' (to buy) and '东西' (things) to enhance your conversational skills.
Cultural Note
In China, the use of reusable bags has become increasingly popular due to environmental concerns and government regulations against single-use plastic bags. This reflects a growing awareness of sustainability in daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 袋子 with the word '包' (bāo), which also means bag but can imply a more permanent container. For instance, saying '我需要一个包子' (I need a baozi) instead of '我需要一个袋子' (I need a bag) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Cultural Notes for 袋子
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In China, the use of reusable bags has become increasingly popular due to environmental concerns and government regulations against single-use plastic bags. This reflects a growing awareness of sustainability in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 袋子
袋子 can refer to any type of bag, including plastic, cloth, and paper bags, used for carrying items.
袋子 is used in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile for everyday conversations.
Yes, 袋子 can refer to bags of various sizes, from small pouches to large shopping bags.
