槴 (hù) - A box or case for storing books or & a book cover

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hù ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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槴 · hù

A box or case for storing books or documents;

a book cover;

a protective container for scrolls or volumes.

A box or case for storing books ora book covera protective container for scrolls or volumes.

Usage highlights

Book boxScroll caseCover sleeveDocument containerWooden casePaper cover

Synonyms

  • 匣— box, case
  • 盒— box, container
  • 函— case, envelope

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient manuscripts were stored in wooden book boxes (书槴).
  • The scholar carefully placed the scroll back into its protective case (卷槴).
  • Traditional book covers (槴套) were often beautifully decorated.

Collocations

  • Book box(书槴)
  • Scroll case(卷槴)
  • Cover sleeve(槴套)
  • Document container(文槴)
  • Wooden case(木槴)
  • Paper cover(纸槴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical contexts for book storage and protection in traditional Chinese scholarship.
  • Reflects the importance placed on preserving written knowledge in Chinese culture.
  • Associated with scholarly implements and literary traditions.

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