箱 (xiāng) - Box, chest, trunk, case — a container, typically

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箱 · xiāng

Box, chest, trunk, case — a container, typically rectangular and with a lid, used for storage or transportation.

Box, chest, trunk, case — a container, typically

Usage highlights

SuitcaseMailboxToolboxRefrigeratorSafe deposit boxBlack box

Synonyms

  • 盒— box (typically smaller)
  • 匣— small box, casket
  • 柜— cabinet, cupboard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I packed my clothes in a suitcase (行李箱).
  • The books are stored in a wooden box (木箱).
  • She keeps her jewelry in a small case (首饰箱).
  • We need a cardboard box for shipping (纸箱).

Collocations

  • Suitcase(行李箱)
  • Mailbox(邮箱)
  • Toolbox(工具箱)
  • Refrigerator(冰箱)
  • Safe deposit box(保险箱)
  • Black box(黑箱)

Idioms

  • To open a Pandora's box(打开潘多拉魔箱)
  • To pack up and leave(收拾箱子走人)
  • To have everything in one box(一箱子装尽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made from wood, bamboo, or leather, used for storing valuables, documents, and clothing.
  • In modern contexts, appears in terms for technological containers like 'black box' (黑箱) in aviation or 'refrigerator' (冰箱).
  • The character's radical (竹) indicates its historical association with bamboo construction.

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