Meaning
包装 means to wrap or package something, or refers to the packaging itself. It's commonly used in commercial contexts for product packaging, gift wrapping, and presentation. The word combines 包 (to wrap) and 装 (to pack/load), literally meaning 'wrap and pack.'
Usage
Used in both everyday shopping contexts and business/manufacturing settings. As a verb, it describes the action of wrapping or packaging goods. As a noun, it refers to the packaging materials or presentation. Commonly heard when discussing product quality, environmental concerns about packaging waste, or when asking store clerks to wrap purchases.
Examples
- 01这个礼物的包装很精美。.The packaging of this gift is very exquisite.
- 02请帮我把这些东西包装一下。.Please help me wrap these things.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个包装
- 层两层包装
Common collocations
- 包装盒packaging box
- 包装材料packaging materials
- 精美包装exquisite packaging
- 过度包装excessive packaging
Antonyms
Origin
Compound word combining 包 (wrap) and 装 (pack/装), both characters having ancient origins related to containing and arranging items. The combination became standard in modern Chinese for the concept of commercial packaging.