Chinese word

书包

Pronunciation

Pinyinshū bāo

Meaning

  • nounschoolbag

Example

这个书包是新的。zhè ge shū bāo shì xīn de

This schoolbag is new.

Illustration for 书包 (schoolbag)

More examples

他每天带书包去学校。tā měi tiān dài shū bāo qù xué xiào

He takes his schoolbag to school every day.

Core concept

A student's portable learning kit in bag form, ready to move from place to place.

Common phrases

  • 我的书包wǒ de shū bāo

    my schoolbag

  • 你的书包nǐ de shū bāo

    your schoolbag

  • 买书包mǎi shū bāo

    buy a schoolbag

Similar words

包bāo: A general-purpose bag or container for carrying items.
背包bēi bāo: A bag that is usually carried by wearing it on the back.
双肩包shuāng jiān bāo: A shoulder bag supported by two straps, one over each shoulder.
手提包shǒu tí bāo: A handled bag meant to be carried in one hand.

Definition in Chinese

用来装课本、作业和文具的袋子或包，常见于学生上学或参加课外活动时使用。yòng lái zhuāng kè běn zuò yè hé wén jù de dài zi huò bāo cháng jiàn yú xué shēng shàng xué huò cān jiā kè wài huó dòng shí shǐ yòng

Word origin

The compound 书 (shū, "book") + 包 (bāo, "bag") names a container whose main purpose is carrying books, homework, and stationery.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe a bag used for school or an after-school activity, even when it carries more than books.

Other meanings

  • bagnoun
  • backpacknoun

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