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包袱

HSK 7-9

bāofu

psychological burden; emotional or mental load

Alternative translations

  • fardeau
  • charge

Explanation

a bundle wrapped in cloth; load; weight; burden; funny part; punchline

Examples

他背了一个包袱。

Tā bèi le yī gè bāofu.

He carries a burden.

这个笑话的包袱在哪里?

Zhège xiào huà de bāofu zài nǎlǐ?

Where is the punchline of this joke?