English–Chinese
“bag” in Chinese
How to say “bag” in Chinese
“Bag” in Chinese is 包 (bāo).
Something on the outside that gathers contents into one portable unit, whether it is a container, a parcel, or a covering.
Example sentences with 包
我喜欢背包去学校。wǒ xǐ huān bēi bāo qù xué xiào
I like to carry a backpack to school.
Tips for using 包
- English speakers may expect a noun, but Chinese also uses this word in action descriptions, especially when food or a gift is being enclosed.
Other Chinese words for “bag”
超市里有很多塑料袋。chāo shì lǐ yǒu hěn duō sù liào dài
There are many plastic bags in the supermarket.
她的袋子很漂亮。tā de dài zi hěn piào liàng
Her bag is very pretty.