包
wrap; package; bag; guarantee; surround
Meanings
14 senses · 37 examplesverb
to wrap; to cover with paper/cloth
Can be used for wrapping objects, food, or injuries. Has the idiomatic meaning that secrets cannot be hidden, as in the final example.
Please help me wrap this book up.
Mom is teaching me to make dumplings.
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She has wrapped a white towel around her head to dress her wound.
Do you think you can hide the truth forever?
noun
wrapped package
informalOften used with measure words like 个 or 包. Often shortened to ～儿 in casual speech.
The doctor gave me a pack of cold medicine.
Please send this parcel to the post office.
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I just packed up a bundle to move house.
noun
bag; pouch; pocket
informalMost often refers to a handbag, schoolbag, or small storage bag, often shortened to ～儿 in casual speech.
I left my schoolbag in the classroom.
Put these odds and ends into the bag.
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She carries a canvas bag to work every day.
noun
person with a certain trait
informalAlways used with a derogatory or descriptive tone, always shortened to ～儿 in casual speech. Used to label people in a playful or critical way.
That mischievous kid always causes trouble in class.
He's a doormat who always gets bullied by his coworkers.
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Don't call me a hypochondriac, I just get colds occasionally.
measure word
package; bundle
Used to count items that are packaged or bundled together. Can be paired with numbers to indicate quantity.
I bought two sacks of rice to take home.
Mom bought me a big bundle of clothes.
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Please give me three bags of potato chips.
noun
swelling; bump
Can refer to bumps on the body, tree trunks, or other solid objects.
There's a large bump on this tree trunk.
I bumped my leg by accident, and now there's a swelling on it.
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A mosquito bit me, and a small bump appeared on my arm.
noun
yurt; felt tent
formalSpecifically refers to traditional Mongolian felt tents, often used in pastoral areas of northern China.
Yurts are traditional dwelling structures for the Mongolian ethnic group.
We saw many yurts on the grassland.
verb
to surround; to encircle
Can refer to physical surrounding of objects, people, or areas.
The flames surrounded the entire stove.
The cavalry split into two groups to encircle the enemy.
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The police surrounded the building where the suspect was hiding.
verb
to include; to encompass
formalOften used with abstract concepts or comprehensive collections.
This report includes all data from last year.
This company's business covers a wide range of fields.
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This evening party has everything, including dance, songs, and magic shows.
verb
to undertake; to take responsibility for
Used for contracted work, projects, or service tasks.
This renovation company guarantees to fix all wall problems.
The teacher will teach you until you fully understand, don't worry about not learning.
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He is responsible for community service work in his assigned district.
verb
to guarantee; to promise
informalUsed to make a strong promise or guarantee of a positive outcome.
I guarantee you're right, this plan will definitely pass.
This restaurant will definitely satisfy you, the food is delicious.
verb
to reserve; to book exclusively
Used for reserving transportation, venues, or other resources for exclusive use.
We chartered a car to go to the airport.
We rented out an entire theater to watch the new movie.
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Our company chartered a ship to transport goods.
verb
to keep a mistress
derogatoryDerogatory term referring to financially supporting a romantic partner outside of a formal marriage. Considered offensive in most contexts.
He got divorced after his wife found out he was keeping a mistress.
noun
surname Bao
A common Chinese surname, also used as a given name component.
Mr. Bao is the new manager of our company.