noun HSK 4
suitcase · luggage case · trunk
Meaning
行李箱 refers to a suitcase or luggage case used for carrying clothes and belongings during travel. It's the standard modern term for both hard-shell and soft-sided luggage that you take on trips, whether by plane, train, or car.
Usage
This is the most common neutral term for suitcase in modern Chinese. It's used in all registers from casual conversation to formal airport announcements. When traveling, you'll hear phrases like 托运行李箱 (check luggage) or 随身行李箱 (carry-on luggage). The term applies to rolling suitcases, which are most common today.
Examples
- 01我需要买一个新的行李箱，旧的太小了。, .I need to buy a new suitcase; the old one is too small.
- 02请把行李箱放在这里，我们等会儿会帮您托运。, .Please put your suitcase here, and we'll help you check it in shortly.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个行李箱
- 只两只行李箱
Common collocations
- 拉行李箱to pull/drag a suitcase
- 打包行李箱to pack a suitcase
- 托运行李箱to check luggage
- 随身行李箱carry-on luggage
Origin
行李 is an ancient term meaning luggage or baggage, literally 'travel plum' but the etymology is obscure. 箱 simply means box or case. Together they form the compound for a luggage box or suitcase.