Chinese word

包裹

Pronunciation

Pinyinbāo guǒ

Meaning

  • nounpackage

Example

快递员把包裹放在门口kuài dì yuán bǎ bāo guǒ fàng zài mén kǒu

The delivery person put the package at the door.

Illustration for 包裹 (package)

More examples

我在网上跟踪我的包裹，发现它已到达目的地。wǒ zài wǎng shàng gēn zōng wǒ de bāo guǒ fā xiàn tā yǐ dào dá mù dì dì

I tracked my package online and found that it had arrived at its destination.

Core concept

One physical bundle tracked as it travels from sender to receiver.

Common phrases

  • 收到包裹shōu dào bāo guǒ

    receive a package

  • 寄包裹jì bāo guǒ

    send a package

  • 包裹到达bāo guǒ dào dá

    package arrives

Similar words

快递kuài dì: A service for quickly sending and delivering goods.
邮件yóu jiàn: Letters, messages, or other items sent through postal or electronic channels.

Definition in Chinese

包好的物品，通常指通过邮局或快递等渠道寄送或运送的小件货物。bāo hǎo de wù pǐn tōng cháng zhǐ tōng guò yóu jú huò kuài dì děng qú dào jì sòng huò yùn sòng de xiǎo jiàn huò wù

Word origin

The compound 包 (bāo, "wrap") + 裹 (guǒ, "enclose") presents the shipped item through the wrapping that holds it together.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use "delivery" for both an item and the service, but this word focuses on the physical item, which helps separate arrival updates from delivery arrangements.

Related words

  • 包裹费bāo guǒ fèipackage shipping feenoun
  • 包裹标签bāo guǒ biāo qiānpackage labelnoun

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