帮子

幫子
bāngzi
noun #24,024

Meanings

  1. 1 gang
  2. 2 group
  3. 3 clique
  4. 4 mob
  5. 5 the outer layer (of cabbage etc.)

Examples

Zhè bāngzi rén chéngtīan yóushǒuhàoxián.
This gang of people loafs around all day.
Dàbáicài de bāngzi yào bō diào.
The outer leaves of the cabbage should be peeled off.

Tips

usage
帮子 has two distinct meanings: (1) a group of people, often with a negative connotation (a gang, clique, or mob); (2) the outer layer or stalk of leafy vegetables like cabbage. Context determines which meaning applies.

Stroke Order

bāng