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    Expressing "pocket" with 口袋 (kǒudài)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    用作 + 口袋 + 来 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    口袋 (kǒudài) means "pocket," referring to a small pouch or compartment used for holding things. It can describe pockets on clothing or, figuratively, any pouch-like space used for storage.

    Examples

    • 他把钥匙放进了口袋里。

      Tā bǎ yàoshi fàng jìn le kǒudài lǐ.

      He put the key into his pocket.

    • 我翻遍了所有口袋,还是没找到手机。

      Wǒ fān biàn le suǒyǒu kǒudài, háishi méi zhǎodào shǒujī.

      I searched through all my pockets but still couldn't find my phone.

    • 这件外套的口袋特别深,能装不少东西。

      Zhè jiàn wàitào de kǒudài tèbié shēn, néng zhuāng bù shǎo dōngxi.

      The pockets on this coat are especially deep and can hold quite a lot.

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