篋 (qiè) - A small box, chest, or trunk, typically made
篋 · qiè
A small box, chest, or trunk, typically made of bamboo or wood, used for storing items like books, documents, or valuables.
A small box, chest, or trunk, typically made
Usage highlights
Book boxTraveling chestCase and hamperBox and chestLuggage and boxesBundle up a chest
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He packed his books into a bamboo box (书篋).
- The scholar carried a small chest (行篋) on his journey.
- She kept her letters in a wooden case (篋笥).
- The treasure was hidden in an old trunk (篋椟).
Collocations
- Book box(书篋)
- Traveling chest(行篋)
- Case and hamper(篋笥)
- Box and chest(篋椟)
- Luggage and boxes(箱篋)
- Bundle up a chest(束篋)
Idioms
- To have a plan ready in one's box(篋中有策)
- The story of the pearl in the box(买椟还珠)
- To open a box and present a gift(开篋献珍)
Cultural background
FAQ- Traditionally associated with scholars and literati for storing books, manuscripts, and writing implements.
- Often made from bamboo, reflecting its practical use and humble, scholarly aesthetics.
- Appears in classical texts and idioms related to knowledge, secrecy, and treasured possessions.