籨 (lián) - A small box or case used for storing & ancient cosmetic container.

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籨 · lián

A small box or case used for storing cosmetics, particularly face powder or rouge;

ancient cosmetic container.

A small box or case used for storingancient cosmetic container.

Usage highlights

cosmetic casepowder boxmakeup containerancient cosmetic casebronze cosmetic boxlady's dressing case

Synonyms

  • 匣— small box or case
  • 盒— box, container
  • 妆奁— dowry, trousseau (originally cosmetic case)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She opened her cosmetic case (籨) to apply powder.
  • The antique cosmetic box (古籨) was beautifully carved.
  • Archaeologists found a bronze cosmetic container (青铜籨) in the tomb.

Collocations

  • cosmetic case(妆籨)
  • powder box(粉籨)
  • makeup container(化妆籨)
  • ancient cosmetic case(古籨)
  • bronze cosmetic box(青铜籨)
  • lady's dressing case(闺阁籨)

Idioms

  • Mirror and cosmetic case(镜籨)
  • Powder and cosmetic box(粉黛籨)
  • Dressing table and case(妆台籨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used by women in ancient China for storing cosmetics and personal adornment items.
  • Reflects the beauty and grooming practices of historical Chinese aristocracy.
  • Often made of precious materials like lacquer, bronze, or carved wood.

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