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The word "背包" is formed by combining the character "背", meaning "to carry on the back" or "back", with the character "包", meaning "bag". This results in a compound word where "背" describes the carrying method and "包" denotes the object, literally translating to "back bag" or backpack.

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我买了一个新背包。

Wǒ mǎi le yī gè xīn bēibāo.

I bought a new backpack.

他把书包放进背包里。

Tā bǎ shūbāo fàng jìn bēibāo lǐ.

He put the schoolbag into the backpack.

旅行时背包非常重要。

Lǚxíng shí bēibāo fēicháng zhòngyào.

Backpacks are very important when traveling.

她检查了背包里的所有物品。

Tā jiǎnchá le bēibāo lǐ de suǒyǒu wùpǐn.

She checked all the items in the backpack.

如果你忘记带背包，就无法参加野外活动。

Rúguǒ nǐ wàngjì dài bēibāo, jiù wúfǎ cānjiā yěwài huódòng.

If you forget to bring your backpack, you cannot participate in the outdoor activity.

Word Definition - 背包

bèi bāo backpack; knapsack

Individual Character Details

背 bēi, bēi, bèi
包 bāo, bāo