盚 (qiú) - A box or case & a container
盚 · qiú
A box or case;
a container;
an ancient term for a type of box or case used to hold items.
A box or casea containeran ancient term for a type of box
Usage highlights
Seal boxLacquer boxBrush caseJewelry boxAncient containerSmall case
Usage & contexts
Examples
- An ancient lacquer box(漆盚)
- A small container for seals(印盚)
- A case for holding brushes(笔盚)
- A jewelry box(首饰盚)
Collocations
- Seal box(印盚)
- Lacquer box(漆盚)
- Brush case(笔盚)
- Jewelry box(首饰盚)
- Ancient container(古盚)
- Small case(小盚)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient texts describing containers and storage items
- Used historically for various types of small boxes and cases
- Represents traditional Chinese craftsmanship in container making