bao giấy

Thân thiện

Cô ấy đựng bánh mì vào một chiếc bao giấy.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Paper bag: A container made of paper, typically with an open top or a foldable closure, used for holding, carrying, or storing items such as food, groceries, or small goods.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy đựng bánh mì trong một bao giấy. (She put the bread in a paper bag.)
  • Cửa hàng tặng kèm bao giấy khi mua hàng. (The shop provides a paper bag with purchase.)
  • Bao giấy này có thể tái chế được. (This paper bag is recyclable.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "bao giấy" specifically denotes the material (paper). It is often contrasted with "bao ni lông" (plastic bag) in contexts discussing environmental impact.
  • Hãy sử dụng bao giấy thay vì bao ni lông để bảo vệ môi trường. (Use paper bags instead of plastic bags to protect the environment.)

Variants and Related Words

• Túi giấy (n): Another common term for "paper bag," often used interchangeably with "bao giấy." can sometimes imply a smaller or more handled bag.
  • Anh ấy cầm túi giấy đựng quà. (He carried a paper gift bag.)

Synonyms

• Paper sack: A synonym, often used for larger or sturdier paper bags.
• Paper carrier: A formal term, emphasizing the function of carrying items.

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms with "bao giấy," it appears in common phrases about shopping and environmentalism.
  • Đựng trong bao giấy: to be in a paper bag (literally); can imply a simple, eco-friendly, or traditional packaging method.

Học thuật

noun

1. Paper bag