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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
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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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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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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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.
