HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
包
to wrap, to contain, a bag, or a bun
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 包 look like this?
It features the radical '勹' (bāo), which represents a 'wrap' or 'container' wrapping around '巳' (sì), representing a fetus or child. Together, it conveys the idea of something being held or enveloped inside, like a bag or a hug!