口袋

kǒu dài

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

Definitions

1. pocket
2. bag
3. sack

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

袋子

dài zi

bag

generic term for a bag or sack

衣袋

yī dài

pocket

specifically a pocket in clothing

Synonyms

1 item

包

bāo

to cover

refers to a bag or sack

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

2 shown

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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Words Containing 口袋

口袋妖怪

kǒu dài yāo guài

Pokémon (Japanese media franchise)

Child Words of 口袋

mouth

pouch

口袋