Chinese word

包含

Pronunciation

Pinyinbāo hán

Meaning

  • verbinclude

Example

这个价格包含税金。zhè ge jià gé bāo hán shuì jīn

This price includes tax.

Illustration for 包含 (include)

More examples

合同条款中写明，包含重要的信息。hé tóng tiáo kuǎn zhōng xiě míng bāo hán zhòng yào de xìn xī

The contract terms state that they include important information.

Core concept

A larger whole holds several distinct elements within its boundaries as parts of one unit.

Common phrases

  • 包含内容bāo hán nèi róng

    include content

  • 包含信息bāo hán xìn xī

    include information

  • 包含项目bāo hán xiàng mù

    include items

Similar words

包括bāo kuò: To include the items that belong within a stated range or group.

Definition in Chinese

将若干要素纳入某整体，表示这些要素属于整体的一部分。jiāng ruò gān yào sù nà rù mǒu zhéng tǐ biǎo shì zhè xiē yào sù shǔ yú zhéng tǐ de yí bù fèn

Word origin

包含 (bāohán, "include") combines 包 (bāo, "wrap") + 含 (hán, "hold inside"), so its form presents something as held within a larger whole.

Usage tips

  • When checking a price or service, asking whether tax or another item is included prevents the assumption that a stated total covers everything.

Other meanings

  • encompassverb

Opposites

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