The schoolbag is the primary container for a student's educational materials.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A bag used by students to carry books and supplies.
- Typically worn on the back with two shoulder straps.
- Essential item for all school-aged children in China.
Overview
- 1概述：书包（shū bāo）由“书”和“包”两个字组成，字面意思是“装书的包”。它是学生时代最核心的装备，象征着学习和求知的过程。2) 使用场景：书包主要用于学校环境，学生每天背着它往返于家和学校之间。除了在学校使用，去图书馆、参加补习班或课外活动时也需要用到书包。3) 常见搭配：我们可以说“背书包”（to carry a backpack）、“买书包”（to buy a backpack）或“整理书包”（to pack a schoolbag）。4) 近义词辨析：书包与“背包”（bēibāo，backpack）不同，虽然结构相似，但“书包”特指学生使用的，而“背包”是一个更广泛的词，可以指旅行或户外运动时背的包。在口语中，有时人们也会用“包”来代指书包，但在正式场合，使用“书包”最为准确。
Examples
我的书包很重。
everydayMy schoolbag is very heavy.
请把书放进书包里。
formalPlease put the books into the schoolbag.
你买新书包了吗？
informalDid you buy a new schoolbag?
该校要求学生统一背学校发的书包。
academicThe school requires students to carry the uniform schoolbag provided.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
背着书包上学
carrying a schoolbag to school
书包带
schoolbag strap
Often Confused With
背包 is a generic term for any backpack, while 书包 is specifically for school use.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '书包' is used in both formal and informal settings. It is a neutral noun. It is universally understood across all Chinese-speaking regions.
Common Mistakes
Beginners sometimes use '包' (bag) alone, which is acceptable but less precise. Ensure you use the measure word '个' (gè) when counting schoolbags.
Tips
Use the Verb '背'
Always use the verb '背' (bēi) when talking about carrying a schoolbag on your back. Avoid using '拿' (ná) as that implies carrying it in your hands.
Don't Overload the Bag
It is common to remind children not to make their '书包' too heavy. Heavy bags can cause back pain.
Schoolbag as a Symbol
In China, the schoolbag is a symbol of a child's duty to study. Parents often buy new bags at the start of the school year.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of '书' (book) and '包' (bag), reflecting its functional purpose in education.
Cultural Context
The schoolbag is an iconic element of childhood in China, often associated with the pressure and expectations of the education system.
Memory Tip
Think of '书' (book) + '包' (bag). It's literally a 'book-bag'!
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions书包应该双肩背，这样可以平衡重量，保护脊椎健康。单肩背书包可能会导致身体姿势不平衡。
书包里通常装有课本、作业本、文具盒、水杯，有时还会装雨伞或体育课的服装。
不完全一样。书包特指学生用的，而背包是一个泛指，包括旅行背包、登山包等。
在某些语境下，人们也会称其为“背囊”，但在中国大陆，“书包”是最通用的名称。
Test Yourself
我每天背着___去学校。
学生去学校通常背的是书包。
Score: /1
Summary
The schoolbag is the primary container for a student's educational materials.
- A bag used by students to carry books and supplies.
- Typically worn on the back with two shoulder straps.
- Essential item for all school-aged children in China.
Use the Verb '背'
Always use the verb '背' (bēi) when talking about carrying a schoolbag on your back. Avoid using '拿' (ná) as that implies carrying it in your hands.
Don't Overload the Bag
It is common to remind children not to make their '书包' too heavy. Heavy bags can cause back pain.
Schoolbag as a Symbol
In China, the schoolbag is a symbol of a child's duty to study. Parents often buy new bags at the start of the school year.
Examples
4 of 4我的书包很重。
My schoolbag is very heavy.
请把书放进书包里。
Please put the books into the schoolbag.
你买新书包了吗？
Did you buy a new schoolbag?
该校要求学生统一背学校发的书包。
The school requires students to carry the uniform schoolbag provided.
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