鞄 (páo) - Leather bag, suitcase, briefcase & a container made of leather.

鞄Tone 2

páo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

鞄 · páo

Leather bag, suitcase, briefcase;

a container made of leather.

Leather bag, suitcase, briefcasea container made of leather.

Usage highlights

Leather bagSchool bagTravel bagBriefcaseHandbagSuitcase

Synonyms

  • 包— bag, package (more common and general term)
  • 袋— sack, pouch
  • 箱— box, case

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carried a leather briefcase (皮鞄).
  • The old suitcase (旧鞄) was made of genuine leather.
  • She bought a new leather bag (新鞄) for her travels.
  • This is a traditional Japanese school bag (ランドセル, randoseru, originally from 鞄).

Collocations

  • Leather bag(皮鞄)
  • School bag(学生鞄)
  • Travel bag(旅行鞄)
  • Briefcase(書類鞄)
  • Handbag(手提げ鞄)
  • Suitcase(スーツケース, from Western loan, but 鞄 is the traditional term)

Idioms

  • Not a common component in classical Chinese idioms.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically refers to containers or bags made from leather, emphasizing durability and craftsmanship.
  • In modern Japanese, 鞄 (kaban) is the common word for bag, briefcase, or suitcase, though the character is less common in everyday Chinese usage compared to 包.
  • The character reflects traditional leatherworking and bag-making crafts.

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