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包裹 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
包裹bāoguǒto wrap upHSK 5, v, 19 strokes, rank #3505, Hard
包裹bāoguǒto bind upHSK 5, v, 19 strokes, rank #3505, Hard
包裹bāoguǒbundleHSK 5, v, 19 strokes, rank #3505, Hard
包裹bāoguǒparcelHSK 5, v, 19 strokes, rank #3505, Hard
包裹bāoguǒpackageHSK 5, v, 19 strokes, rank #3505, Hard
bāoguǒ(bao1guo3)bao guo T1
  1. 1to wrap up
  2. 2to bind up
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March 24, 2026

包裹bāoguǒ(bao1guo3)

包裹 (bāoguǒ) refers to the act of wrapping or binding something up, often used in the context of packaging items for shipping or storage. It can also denote a parcel or package itself, typically used in informal and practical situations such as sending gifts or goods.

Strokes19Frequency#3505DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In modern China, the concept of 包裹 is significant due to the rise of e-commerce, where packaging and shipping have become a daily part of life. People often send and receive packages, especially during festivals and holidays.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'bao' (包) that is beautifully 'wrapped' (裹) with a ribbon. Visualize a present being 'wrapped up' snugly, making it a treat for someone special, which will help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 包裹

bāoguǒ(bao1guo3)
1to wrap up
2to bind up
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About 包裹

包裹Simplified
19Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3505Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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快递 (kuàidì) refers to express delivery services, while 包裹 (bāoguǒ) indicates the package itself; choose 包裹 when focusing on the item being sent, not the delivery method.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 包裹 with similar terms like 包 (bāo), which means 'to wrap' but is broader in use. This word is more commonly used in informal contexts, especially when discussing packages or parcels in everyday life.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 包裹 connects with other words related to actions and objects, such as 包 (to wrap) and 物品 (items). Focus on using it in sentences that involve sending or receiving packages to enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 包裹 to refer to the act of wrapping something in a general sense, while it specifically refers to a package. Instead of saying '我包裹礼物' (I wrap the gift), it should be '我包礼物' (I wrap the gift).

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Component Characters

包bāopackage
HSK 25 strokes勹
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裹guǒto bind
HSK 714 strokes衣
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How to say to wrap up in Chinese

“to wrap up” in Chinese is包裹bāoguǒ

包裹 (bāoguǒ) refers to the act of wrapping or binding something up, often used in the context of packaging items for shipping or storage. It can also denote a parcel or package itself, typically used in informal and practical situations such as sending gifts or goods.

When to use 包裹

Be careful not to confuse 包裹 with similar terms like 包 (bāo), which means 'to wrap' but is broader in use. This word is more commonly used in informal contexts, especially when discussing packages or parcels in everyday life.

包裹 or something close to it

快递 (kuàidì) refers to express delivery services, while 包裹 (bāoguǒ) indicates the package itself; choose 包裹 when focusing on the item being sent, not the delivery method.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 包裹 to refer to the act of wrapping something in a general sense, while it specifically refers to a package. Instead of saying '我包裹礼物' (I wrap the gift), it should be '我包礼物' (I wrap the gift).

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Grammar Patterns of 包裹

包裹 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.

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麻烦你把这个____交给米勒先生好 吗 ?

Could I bother you to give the package to Mr. Miller?

Example Sentences for 包裹 (10)

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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?
2
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.
3
把你刚出生的孩子用襁褓包裹住，这样她会有安全感。

bǎ nǐ gāng chū shēng de hái zǐ yòng qiǎng bǎo bāo guǒ zhù， ， zhè yàng tā huì yǒu ān quán。

Swaddle your newborn baby so that she feels secure.
4
我让服务生帮你把包裹包起来.

wǒ ràng fú wù shēng bāng nǐ bǎ bāo guǒ bāo qǐ lái.

I will let the waiter bind up the parcel for you.
5
他把包裹包好.

tā bǎ bāo guǒ bāo hǎo.

He wrapped up the parcel.
6
西尔维娅走了进来，怀里抱满了包裹。

xī ěr wéi yà zǒu le jìn lái， ， huái lǐ bào mǎn le bāo。

Sylvia entered, her arms full of packages.
7
他坐着，将包裹放在腿上。

tā zuò zháo， ， jiāng bāo guǒ fàng zài tuǐ。

He sat with the package on his knees.
8
锤子头是纯银制成的，雕刻着神圣符文，而握柄则被精心地包裹在蓝色的皮革中。

chuí zǐ tóu shì chún yín zhì chéng de， ， diāo kè zháo shén shèng fú， wén ， ér wò bǐng zé bèi jīng xīn dì bāo guǒ zài lán sè de pí。

The hammer's silvery head was etched with holy runs and its haft was meticulously wrapped in blue leather.
9
这包裹是用快递方式寄出去的.

zhè bāo guǒ shì yòng kuài dì fāng shì jì chū qù de.

The parcel was sent express.
10
我们已将包裹以快件寄出了.

wǒ mén yǐ jiāng bāo guǒ yǐ kuài jiàn jì chū le.

We've expressed the package.

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You can say: '我今天要寄一个包裹' (I am going to send a package today).

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