(guǒ) - To wrap, to bind & an archaic form of 裹 meaning to wrap

Tone 3

guǒ | 12 strokes | radical:

· guǒ

To wrap, to bind;

an archaic form of 裹 meaning to wrap or bundle.

To wrap, to bindan archaic form of 裹 meaning to wrap

Usage highlights

To wrap upWrapped objectTightly wrappedWrapping clothBundle wrapping

Synonyms

  • to wrap, to bind
  • to wrap, to package

Antonyms

  • to untie, to unwrap
  • to open

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wrapped the gift carefully (褁好礼物).
  • Ancient texts used this character for wrapping (古书用褁表示包裹).
  • The bundle was tightly wrapped (包裹褁得很紧).

Collocations

  • To wrap up(褁起来)
  • Wrapped object(褁物)
  • Tightly wrapped(紧褁)
  • Wrapping cloth(褁布)
  • Bundle wrapping(包褁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is an ancient variant of 裹, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It represents the concept of wrapping or bundling, similar to how objects were traditionally wrapped in cloth.
  • As a rare character, it appears mainly in historical documents rather than modern usage.

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