Doodle of the literal image: pain bag, borrowed from the Japanese idea of ita-bags

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痛包

tòngbāo

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Literally says

pain bag, borrowed from the Japanese idea of ita-bags

Actually means

a bag covered edge to edge with badges and charms of one favorite character

Who can you say it to?
Friends and coworkers Normal among people your own age. Skip it with elders, clients and officials.
Out loud, or only typed?
Say it or type it Works out loud and in chat.
Is it still used?
Settled in Past the fad stage, part of everyday speech.Last checked

When to say it

Say it when you spot a backpack plastered with fifty identical anime badges at a convention. Admiring, playful, peak fan devotion worn on the shoulder.

Hear it in the wild

Tā de tòngbāo guà le sānshí ge bājī.

Her ita-bag has thirty badges pinned on it.

Mànzhǎn shàng quán shì bēi tòngbāo de rén.

The convention is full of people carrying ita-bags.

Quick answers

What does 痛包 mean?

a bag covered edge to edge with badges and charms of one favorite character

When do people say 痛包?

Say it when you spot a backpack plastered with fifty identical anime badges at a convention. Admiring, playful, peak fan devotion worn on the shoulder.

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