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口袋

kǒu dài
HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. pocket
  2. 2. bag
  3. 3. sack

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Usage notes

Collocations

口袋 is often used with 一个 (a pocket) or in compound words like 口袋妖怪 (Pokémon).

Cultural notes

In traditional Chinese clothing, pockets were not sewn into garments, making external bags common.

Example Sentences

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我 口袋 里有一张一百元的钞票。
I have a one hundred yuan bill in my pocket.
他从 口袋 里掏出手机。
He took out his mobile phone from his pocket.

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