箧 (qiè) - A small box, chest, or suitcase, typically made

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qiè ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

箧 · qiè

A small box, chest, or suitcase, typically made of bamboo or wood, used for storing documents, books, or valuables.

A small box, chest, or suitcase, typically made

Usage highlights

Book boxBamboo caseSmall chestDocument caseLuggage caseBasket and case

Synonyms

  • 箱— box, chest
  • 盒— box, case
  • 匣— small box, casket

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carried a book box (书箧) filled with ancient texts.
  • The scholar's bamboo case (竹箧) contained his writing tools.
  • She packed her belongings into a small chest (小箧) for the journey.
  • The official documents were stored in a document case (文箧).

Collocations

  • Book box(书箧)
  • Bamboo case(竹箧)
  • Small chest(小箧)
  • Document case(文箧)
  • Luggage case(行箧)
  • Basket and case(筐箧)

Idioms

  • To open a case and present what is inside(开箧示人)
  • Vexations from the case and bag(筐箧之扰)
  • To carry a case and follow(负箧从师)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made from bamboo, reflecting ancient Chinese storage methods.
  • Commonly used by scholars and officials to carry books and documents.
  • Appears in classical texts describing the possessions of travelers and literati.

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