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裹
guǒ
to bind
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 衣, rank #6464, Very Hard
裹
guǒ
to wrap
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 衣, rank #6464, Very Hard
裹
guǒ
a bundle
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 衣, rank #6464, Very Hard
裹
guǒ
a parcel
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 衣, rank #6464, Very Hard
裹
guǒ
to wrap, to encircle; to confine, to bind
HSK 7, v, 14 strokes, radical 衣, rank #6464, Very Hard
guǒ(guo3)guo T3
1to bind
2to wrap
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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#6464DifficultyVery Hard
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.
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.
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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裹 = 衣 + 果. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 裹
IDS Structure⿻衣果
裹Full character
=
衣yi1
outer
果guo3
inner
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Parts
Which of these is part of 裹?
How to say to bind in Chinese
“to bind” in Chinese is裹guǒ
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.
When to use 裹
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).
裹 or something close to it
裹 (guǒ) vs 包 (bāo) — use 裹 when emphasizing the act of binding or wrapping tightly, while 包 focuses more on enclosing or containing.
What learners get wrong
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.
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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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她用薄薄的黑色织物裹住了自己硕大的身躯。
tā yòng báo báo de hēisè zhī wù guǒ zhù le zìjǐ shuò dà de shēnqū。
She swathed her enormous body in thin black fabrics.
