囊括

nángkuò

verb #32,322

Meanings

1 to encompass
2 to sweep (all prizes, medals etc.)
3 to include entirely

Characters

to enclose; to include

Examples

HSK 4

这部电影囊括了奥斯卡四项大奖。

Zhèbù diànyǐng nángkuò le Àosīkǎ sì xiàng dàjiǎng.

This film swept four major Oscars.

HSK 5

展览囊括了各个时代的作品。

Zhǎnlǎn nángkuò le gège shídài de zuòpǐn.

The exhibition encompasses works from every era.

Tips

memory

Literally 'to gather into a bag': 囊 (bag) + 括 (to enclose). Suggests bringing everything together under one cover. Note the reading is 'kuò' not 'guā' - a common learner trap.

Stroke Order

囊 náng

括 kuò