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

bag; pouch; to wrap

Examples

HSK 4

荷包里还剩一点零钱。

Hébāo lǐ hái shèng yìdiǎn língqián.

There is a little change left in the purse.

HSK 7-9

她送给他一个绣花荷包作为礼物。

Tā sònggěi tā yī gè xiùhuā hébāo zuòwéi lǐwù.

She gave him an embroidered pouch as a gift.

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