书包 shūbāo schoolbag
schoolbag; satchel; bookbag
How to remember 书包: 书 book + 包 parcel = schoolbag.
Characters
How it is used
- A schoolbag / backpack for books - 背书包 (bēi shūbāo) carry a schoolbag on the back; measure word 个 or 只.
- Specifically the student's bag; a general bag is 包 (bāo) and a handbag 手提包.
- Everyday word tied to school life.
Example sentences
- 我的书包里有三本书。 Wǒ de shūbāo li yǒu sān běn shū.There are three books in my schoolbag.