Definition
包扎 (bāo zā) specifically means 'to bandage' or 'to bind up a wound' — it is the medical term for wrapping with gauze/bandages, not used for gift-wrapping or general packaging. Contrast with 包裹/包装/打包, which are for parcels, products, or takeout. The noun for 'bandage' is 绷带 (bēng dài).
verb
to wrap upto bandageto bind up (a wound)
Examples
- 包扎。Hùshi zhèngzài bāo zā shāngkǒu.The nurse is bandaging the wound.
- 包扎，。Tā bǎ lǐwù bāo zā hǎo, zhǔnbèi jì chūqù.He wrapped the gift well, ready to send it.
- ，包扎。Wǒ shǒuzhǐ shòushāng le, xūyào bāo zā yíxià.My finger is injured; I need to bandage it.
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