to wrap; to pack; to hire for a whole job; package; bundle; steamed bun
包 means to wrap, pack, or surround; it also names things that are wrapped, such as a package or bun.
GF0025–2021 character list · 一级WHOLE GLYPH & STRUCTURE
The wrapper-shaped 勹 surrounds the inner form 巳. Historical explanations differ, so these pieces are shown as visual memory aids.
WHOLE CHARACTER
to wrap; to pack; to hire for a whole job; package; bundle; steamed bun
包 means to wrap, pack, or surround; it also names things that are wrapped, such as a package or bun.
The wrapper-shaped 勹 surrounds the inner form 巳. Historical explanations differ, so these pieces are shown as visual memory aids.
WRAPPER-FORM VISUAL PIECE
Notice this part of the shape; it is not taught as a separate word in this lesson.
In 包: wrapper-form visual piece Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.
INNER HISTORICAL VISUAL PIECE
sixth earthly branch
The serial dictionary meaning is kept separate from its role in other characters.
In 包: inner historical visual piece ZDIC header calls 勹 the sound side, but its detailed entry describes 勹 as the original wrap form around 巳. Both accounts are source facts; neither is turned into a learner rule.
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