手提箱

shǒutíxiāng

noun #9,162

Measure Word

一个手提箱 gè

Meanings

1 suitcase; briefcase; portable case

Characters

to carry; to lift

box; trunk; suitcase

Hand + carry + box - a box you carry by hand.

Examples

HSK 1

这个手提箱太重了。

Zhège shǒutíxiāng tài zhòng le.

This suitcase is too heavy.

HSK 2

她提着一个手提箱。

Tā tí zhe yīgè shǒutíxiāng.

She's carrying a suitcase.

HSK 3

把文件放进手提箱里。

Bǎ wénjiàn fàng jìn shǒutíxiāng lǐ.

Put the documents in the briefcase.

Tips

usage

手提箱 usually refers to a hard-sided suitcase or briefcase. For a rolling suitcase, 拉杆箱 (lāgānxiāng) is more common. For a generic bag/suitcase, 行李箱 (xínglixiāng) is the most general term.

Stroke Order

手 shǒu

提 tí

箱 xiāng