口袋

kǒu dài

HSK 5

Meaning

口袋：指衣服上用来装东西的袋子，也泛指能够装东西的容器或空间。

Pocket: a bag or pouch sewn into clothing for carrying small items; also refers to any container or space used for holding things.

常用来指衣服上的口袋，也可比喻为个人的资金或资源。

Often used to refer to pockets in clothing, and metaphorically to one's personal funds or resources.

1 他把手伸进口袋里找钥匙。 (He reached into his pocket to find the keys.)
2 这件外套有四个口袋。 (This coat has four pockets.)
3 他为这次旅行准备了不少钱，但口袋很快就空了。 (He prepared a lot of money for the trip, but his pockets quickly emptied.)
4 公司需要从口袋里掏钱来支付这笔费用。 (The company needs to pay this expense out of pocket.)
5 他把手机放在了右边的口袋里。 (He put his phone in the right pocket.)

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