包装

ほうそう

packing, wrapping

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Usage and Meaning

The word 包装 (bāozhuāng) primarily means "to pack" or "packaging." It refers to the act of wrapping or enclosing items, often for protection, presentation, or sale. It is commonly used in contexts related to products, gifts, and shipping.

Common Collocations

  • 包装设计 (bāozhuāng shèjì): packaging design, emphasizing the visual and functional aspects.
  • 包装材料 (bāozhuāng cáiliào): packaging materials, referring to the substances used to wrap or protect goods.
  • 包装 (bāozhuāng hé): packaging box, a container used for packaging.

Usage Notes

When using 包装, the focus is on the process or result of packing something neatly or suitably. It can be used both as a verb and a noun. In commercial contexts, packaging often implies considerations of marketing and protection. Avoid confusing 包装 with 打包, which often means "to pack up" in a more general or informal sense, such as packing personal belongings.

Register and Tone

包装 is a neutral term suitable for formal and informal contexts, especially in business, manufacturing, and daily life when referring to wrapping or packing items.

Example Sentences

This factory specializes in the packaging of food products.

Please help me pack these gifts nicely to prepare for giving to a friend.

The packaging design of this product is very attractive to customers.