Definitions

dài (noun) bag; sack; pocket; pouch

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "袋" is constructed from the semantic component "衣", which denotes clothing or fabric, and the phonetic component "代", guiding its pronunciation, forming a character that originally signified sacks or pouches crafted from pliable materials like cloth or leather. Over time, its meaning has remained focused on such containers, though it has extended to serve as a measure word for quantities contained within them, reflecting a logical semantic expansion based on its functional use. The consistent structure of the character, with "衣" underpinning its association with protective coverings, has helped maintain a direct link to its etymological origins, while its application has adapted to encompass a variety of bag-like objects without departing from its fundamental concept of a flexible receptacle.

Example Sentences Hide

这个子很重。

Zhège dàizi hěn zhòng.

This bag is heavy.

他的口里有钱。

Tā de kǒudài lǐ yǒu qián.

There is money in his pocket.

她把苹果放进塑料

Tā bǎ píngguǒ fàng jìn sùliào dài.

She puts the apple into the plastic bag.

超市卖装的面包。

Chāoshì mài dài zhuāng de miànbāo.

The supermarket sells bagged bread.

我用档案整理文件。

Wǒ yòng dàng'àn dài zhěnglǐ wénjiàn.

I use a file bag to organize documents.

鼠是澳大利亚的动物。

Dàishǔ shì Àodàlìyà de dòngwù.

Kangaroos are animals from Australia.

可以用来缓解疼痛。

Bīng dài kěyǐ yòng lái huǎnjiě téngtòng.

Ice bags can be used to relieve pain.

这个手提口很宽。

Zhège shǒutí dài de dài kǒu hěn kuān.

The opening of this handbag is very wide.