包 | Chinese meaning

包【bāo】

HSK 1

to cover
to wrap
to hold
to include
to take charge of
to contract (to or for)
package
wrapper
container
bag
to hold or embrace
bundle
packet
CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1]

Generated definitions (experimental)

to cover

This meaning of 包 refers to covering or enveloping something.

。

He covered his body with a blanket.

to wrap

This meaning of 包 is similar to wrapping something around an object.

。

Mom wrapped the gift with brightly colored paper.

to hold

包 can also mean to hold onto something.

。

She warmly held my hand with both of hers.

to include

When 包 is used in the sense of including, it indicates the act of containing within.

wifi。

This service includes free wifi.

to take charge of

包 can also mean taking charge or responsibility for something.

。

He decided to take charge of all the work for this project.

to contract (to or for)

This meaning of 包 is used to express contracting or agreeing to do something.

。

They contracted for all the costs of this advertising campaign.

package

包 can also refer to a package containing items.

，。

This is a courier package, it should be the books I ordered.

wrapper

When 包 means wrapper, it signifies the outer covering of something.

。

The wrapper of this candy is very beautiful.

container

包 can denote a container for holding things.

。

You can put the leftovers in this plastic bag.

This meaning of 包 is commonly used to refer to a bag for carrying items.

。

She always carries a big bag.

to hold or embrace

When 包 is used in the context of holding or embracing, it indicates a warm gesture of holding someone or something.

。

The mother held the child tightly in her arms.

bundle

This meaning of 包 is similar to a collection of items tied together.

。

He took away a bundle of socks and sweaters.

packet

包 can refer to a small package or packet.

，。

This is a small packet of peanuts, very spicy.