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

HSK 7-9
Zhè bāngzi rén chéngtiān yóushǒu-hàoxián.
This gang of people loafs around all day.
HSK 7-9
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