[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Society-and-Culture \ #Character-Traits # 袋 dài bag, sack ## Components [[亻(rén)]] [[弋 (yì)]] [[衣 yī]] [[衣 (yī)]] ## Meaning Today, the character “袋” (dài) primarily means **bag** or **sack**. It is commonly used to refer to various types of bags, such as: - **手袋** (shǒudài) for "glove" or "handbag" - **塑料袋** (sùliàodài) for "plastic bag" - **背包** (bēibāo) for "backpack" The character emphasizes the function of holding or carrying items and is widely used in everyday language related to containers for various purposes. ## History The character “袋” (dài) is a phonetic compound character. The component “貝” (bèi) signifies wealth, as shells were historically used as currency. The phonetic element “代” (dài) not only provides sound but also carries the meaning of replacement or substitution, suggesting that lending goods to others involves a change in ownership. Originally, “袋” referred to the concept of borrowing and lending. Over time, its meaning evolved to denote a **bag** or **sack**, emphasizing the idea of containing or carrying items. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ？ ### Bronze Script ？ ### Seal Script ![[袋 sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[袋 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[袋 reg.svg]]