One character a day, easy to master Chinese characters. Let’s take a look at the basic knowledge of “包”.
包 bāo
Explanation: bag
Phrases: 包裹(Bāoguǒ) package ; 包扎(Bāozhā) wrap up ,pack
“包”象尚未长成的孩子被包裹在胎衣中之形。“包”可用作动词,意思是用纸、布等把东西裹起来,如“包书、包饺子”;也可指装东西用的袋子,如“书包、钱包”。
In ancient Chinese script, 包resembles the shape of an as yet fully-formed fetus enveloped in the placenta. 包 can be used as a verb and , in this sense, it means to use paper, cloth, or other materials to wrap up something. Examples of this include:包书(wrap up a book in paper; put a jacket on a book) and 包饺子(wrap dumplings). It can also be used to refer to a bag or pouch to put things in ,as in:书包(schoolbag) or 钱包(wallet).
Sentences
1.wǒ yào qù yóujú jiāo jì bāoguǒ.
我要去邮局交寄包裹。
我要去邮局交寄包裹。
I am going to send a package at the post office.
2.wǒ dǎsuàn yòng shābù bāozhā tàngshāng.
我打算用纱布包扎烫伤。
我打算用纱布包扎烫伤。
I’m going to dress the burn by gauze.