匣 (xiá) - A small box, case, or casket & a container for storing small items.

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xiá ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 匚

万响

匣 · xiá

A small box, case, or casket;

a container for storing small items.

A small box, case, or casketa container for storing small items.

Usage highlights

Jewelry boxInkstone caseMusic boxWooden boxSmall caseBox and cabinet

Synonyms

  • 盒— box, case
  • 箱— chest, trunk
  • 柜— cabinet, cupboard

Antonyms

  • 开— open (opposite of containment)
  • 露— expose, reveal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He keeps his jewelry in a small box (首饰匣).
  • The letter was stored in a wooden case (木匣).
  • She opened the music box (八音匣) to hear the melody.
  • The ancient inkstone case (砚匣) was beautifully carved.

Collocations

  • Jewelry box(首饰匣)
  • Inkstone case(砚匣)
  • Music box(八音匣)
  • Wooden box(木匣)
  • Small case(小匣)
  • Box and cabinet(匣柜)

Idioms

  • Like pearls in a jewel case(匣里龙吟)
  • Hidden talent in a box(匣剑帷灯)
  • Precious sword in the case(匣中宝剑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used for storing valuable items like jewelry, documents, or stationery.
  • Often made of wood, lacquer, or other fine materials, reflecting craftsmanship.
  • The character structure symbolizes containment and protection.

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