B1 verb Neutral

包括

[pau⁵⁵ kʰuɔ⁵¹]

To include; to consist of; to comprise. Used to list components of a larger whole.

Examples

3 of 5
1

我家里有五口人,包括我。

There are five people in my family, including me.

2

该研究的样本包括来自全国各地的学生。

The sample of the study includes students from all over the country.

3

每个人都去了,包括小王。

Everyone went, including Xiao Wang.

Word Family

Verb
包括
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Memory Tip

包 (wrap/bag) + 括 (embrace/include). Wrapping everything in a bag.

Quick Quiz

这次旅行的费用____了门票和交通费。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 包括

Examples

1

我家里有五口人,包括我。

everyday

There are five people in my family, including me.

2

该研究的样本包括来自全国各地的学生。

formal

The sample of the study includes students from all over the country.

3

每个人都去了,包括小王。

informal

Everyone went, including Xiao Wang.

4

自然资源包括土地、水和矿产。

academic

Natural resources include land, water, and minerals.

5

报价包括所有税费和运输成本。

business

The quote includes all taxes and shipping costs.

Word Family

Verb
包括

Common Collocations

其中包括 among which includes...
包括在内 included inside
不包括 does not include
广泛包括 broadly includes
包括以下方面 includes the following aspects

Common Phrases

包括但不限于

including but not limited to

其中包括

including...

全部包括

all-inclusive

Often Confused With

包括 vs 包含

包含 (bāohán) is more abstract (e.g., containing meaning); 包括 is more concrete for listing items.

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Usage Notes

Essential for defining scope and listing categories in IELTS tasks.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid putting '包括' at the end of a sentence; it usually precedes the list.

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Memory Tip

包 (wrap/bag) + 括 (embrace/include). Wrapping everything in a bag.

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Word Origin

From '包' (to wrap/include) and '括' (to include/search).

Grammar Patterns

[Whole]包括[Part 1], [Part 2]... 包括...在内

Quick Quiz

这次旅行的费用____了门票和交通费。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 包括

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