包 (bāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 包 (bāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 包 (bāo) means "to wrap, bag, or bun". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 勹.

Q: How do you write 包 stroke by stroke?

包 has 5 strokes. The radical is 勹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 包 and 勺?

包 (bāo) and 勺 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 包?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 勹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 包?

Common words containing 包 include: 面包 (miàn bāo) — Bread; 书包 (shū bāo) — Schoolbag; 打包 (dǎ bāo) — to pack; to wrap; to take out (food).

How to Write 包

The character 包 (bāo) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 勹 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

包 is pronounced bāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to wrap, bag, or bun.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 包 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 包

面包 miàn bāo

Bread

书包 shū bāo

Schoolbag

打包 dǎ bāo

to pack; to wrap; to take out (food)

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃面包。

wǒ xǐ huān chī miàn bāo

I like eating bread.

他的书包很重。

tā de shū bāo hěn zhòng

His schoolbag is very heavy.

请帮我打包。

qǐng bāng wǒ dǎ bāo

Please help me pack.

Similar Characters

勺 sháo

勾 gōu

勿 wù

Practice Writing 包 (bāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 包

What does 包 (bāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 包 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 包 and 勺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 包?

What common words use 包?

How to Write 包 (bāo)