荷包

hébāo

noun #23,736

Measure Word

一个荷包 gè

Meanings

1 small embroidered pouch
2 purse
3 pocket (in clothing)

Characters

lotus; to carry (phonetic here)

bag; pouch; to wrap

Examples

她送给他一个绣花荷包作为礼物。

Tā sònggěi tā yīgè xiùhuā hébāo zuòwéi lǐwù.

She gave him an embroidered pouch as a gift.

荷包里还剩一点零钱。

Hébāo lǐ hái shèng yīdiǎnlíng qián.

There is a little change left in the purse.

Tips

culture

Embroidered 荷包 pouches were traditionally given as tokens of affection in Chinese culture, often decorated with auspicious patterns and worn at the waist.

Stroke Order

荷 hé

包 bāo