包裹
bāoguǒ
The English word 'parcel' can be translated into Chinese as 包裹 (bāoguǒ). Wiktionary also lists 郵包 / 邮包 (yóubāo).
Meaning: package wrapped for shipment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 包裹 | bāoguǒ |
| 郵包 / 邮包 | yóubāo |
The term is used to refer to a package wrapped for shipment.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 包裹 consists of 包 (bāo), meaning to wrap or surround and 裹 (guǒ), meaning to wrap or envelop.
Which one should you use?
包裹 is a general term for any package or parcel. In contrast, 邮包 or 郵包 specifically refers to a postal parcel, as it contains the character 邮 (yóu), which means 'post' or 'mail'.
How do you pronounce it?
bāoguǒ
Did you know?
- While 包裹 is the standard term, the slang word 快递 (kuàidì), meaning 'express delivery', is often used by speakers to refer to the parcel itself instead of the service.
- The character 包 (bāo) is so central to the idea of a parcel that it also names many types of food wrapped in dough or leaves, such as 包子 (bāozi) steamed buns.
- In modern digital contexts, such as mobile apps, you might see the word 包裹 used for 'bundles' or 'item sets' in video games. It has expanded from a physical package to a digital collection of goods.
Examples in context
- 我的包裹到哪里了？Where's my parcel?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your parcel.Tatoeba #10913660 by xjjAstrus, translation #12231663 by sundown
- 包裹到得比我想象中要早。The parcel arrived faster than I thought.This sentence is useful for describing the arrival time of a parcel.Tatoeba #8780274 by crescat, translation #10596589 by sundown
- 我花了兩千日圓把包裹空運寄出去。I paid 2,000 yen for the parcel to be sent by air.This sentence is useful for discussing the air shipping cost of a parcel.Tatoeba #13844469 by LeviHighway, translation #246510 by CM
- 请将包裹送至以下地址。Please deliver the parcel to the following address.
- 我需要寄出一个快递。I need to send a parcel.
- 他送了一个大的包裹儿给我。He gave me a big parcel.
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Example conversation
At the apartment entrance.
- 佳怡 Jiayi浩然，門口有一個包裹。Hàorán, ménkǒu yǒu yīgè bāoguǒ.Haoran, there is a parcel at the door.
- 浩然 Haoran是我的包裹嗎？Shì wǒ de bāoguǒ ma?Is it my parcel?
- 佳怡 Jiayi看起來像是你的。Kàn qǐlái xiàng shì nǐ de.It looks like it's yours.
- 浩然 Haoran謝謝妳，佳怡。Xièxiè nǐ, Jiāyí.Thank you, Jiayi.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “parcel” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
