() - A box or chest & a container with a lid.

Tone 1

qū | 7 strokes | radical: 匚

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A box or chest;

a container with a lid.

A box or chesta container with a lid.

Usage highlights

Ancient boxStorage chestContainer with lid

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient box (匤) for storing valuables.
  • The character depicts a square container (匚) with contents (玉).
  • Used in classical texts for storage containers.

Collocations

  • Ancient box()
  • Storage chest()
  • Container with lid()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents an ancient type of container or chest, often for storing precious items.
  • The character structure shows a box (匚) containing jade (玉), symbolizing value.

FAQ