HSK Level 3

皮包

pí bāo

purse; briefcase; portfolio

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Example Sentences

我有一个黑色的皮包。

wǒ yǒu yī gè hēisè de pí bāo.

I have a black leather bag.

皮包里有很多东西。

pí bāo lǐ yǒu hěn duō dōng xī.

There are many things in the leather bag.

我需要一个新的皮包。

wǒ xū yào yī gè xīn de pí bāo.

I need a new leather bag.

Synonyms

皮夹 (pí jiá)

wallet

手提包 (shǒu tí bāo)

handbag

Antonyms

硬壳 (yìng ké)

hard shell

软壳 (ruǎn ké)

soft shell

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 皮包 (píbāo) is a compound word consisting of two characters: 皮 (pí), meaning "skin" or "leather", and 包 (bāo), meaning "bag" or "package". Together, these characters form the word 皮包, which literally means "leather bag" or "leather case".The word 皮包 has been used in Chinese for centuries, and its meaning has remained largely unchanged over time. It is commonly used to refer to a variety of leather goods, such as handbags, briefcases, and wallets. However, it can also be used in a more general sense to refer to any type of bag or container, regardless of the material from which it is made.In addition to its literal meaning, 皮包 can also be used figuratively in Chinese. For example, it can be used to refer to a person who is superficial or materialistic, or to a company that is seen as being more concerned with profits than with its customers.The word 皮包 is a versatile and commonly used word in Chinese, and it is important for HSK learners to understand its meaning and usage.