noun HSK 2
Traditional 書包
schoolbag · backpack · book bag
Meaning
书包 literally means 'book bag' and refers to the bag students use to carry their textbooks, notebooks, and school supplies. It is one of the most basic and essential school-related vocabulary words in Mandarin.
Usage
This is a very common, everyday word used by students of all ages. While it typically refers to the bags children carry to school, it can also describe any bag used primarily for carrying books and study materials. Native speakers use it in both formal and informal contexts when discussing school supplies.
Examples
- 01我的书包里有很多书。.There are many books in my schoolbag.
- 02他每天背着书包去上学。.He carries his schoolbag to school every day.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个书包
- 只两只书包
Common collocations
- 背书包to carry a schoolbag on one's back
- 放书包to put down one's schoolbag
- 书包很重the schoolbag is very heavy
- 整理书包to organize one's schoolbag
Origin
A straightforward compound word combining 书 (book) and 包 (bag), describing its function directly.