包 (bāo) - to wrap & to pack

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bāo ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 勹

傲不

包 · bāo

to wrap;

to pack;

package;

bundle;

parcel;

to include;

to contain;

to undertake;

to guarantee;

surname Bao

to wrapto packpackage

Usage highlights

packagesteamed bunbackpackhandbagundertake responsibilityinclude everything

Synonyms

  • 裹— to wrap; to bind
  • 袋— bag; sack
  • 捆— to bundle; to tie

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie; to undo
  • 散— to scatter; to disperse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I need to pack my luggage (包行李).
  • This is a steamed bun (包子).
  • He carries a backpack (背包).
  • The company provides a warranty (包修).

Collocations

  • package(包裹)
  • steamed bun(包子)
  • backpack(背包)
  • handbag(手提包)
  • undertake responsibility(包责任)
  • include everything(包罗)

Idioms

  • All-embracing(包罗万象)
  • Bear all the costs(包办费用)
  • Undertake everything personally(包揽一切)
  • Conceal faults and shortcomings(包庇缺点)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the earliest Chinese surnames, dating back to the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Associated with Bao Zheng, a famous honest official from the Song Dynasty known as 'Lord Bao'.
  • In Chinese culture, 'bao' represents completeness and containment, as seen in idioms like '包罗万象'.

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