🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

包裹

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bāoguǒ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Package/ˈpæk.ɪdʒ/
nounverbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"我今天收到了一个包裹。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A bundle of something, typically wrapped or boxed.

    "I received a package in the mail today containing my new shoes."
As verb
  1. 1

    To put something into a package for storage or transport.

    "Please package the items carefully to avoid damage during shipping."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'package' originates from the Middle French 'pacquet', which means 'a bundle'. It evolved in the late 15th century, influenced by the Latin 'pāca', meaning 'to pack'. Over time, its meaning expanded to include various forms of containers and the act of packing items together.

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