鐀 (kuì) - Cabinet & chest

鐀Tone 4

kuì ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

鐀 · kuì

Cabinet;

chest;

box for storing valuables;

wardrobe;

container for documents or treasures.

Cabinetchestbox for storing valuables

Usage highlights

Wooden cabinetIron chestClothing wardrobeDocument boxTreasure chestStorage cabinet

Synonyms

  • 柜— cabinet; chest; wardrobe
  • 箱— box; chest; case
  • 匣— small box; casket

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He opened the wooden cabinet (木鐀).
  • Documents were stored in the iron chest (铁鐀).
  • The family kept their valuables in a small box (小鐀).
  • She organized her clothes in the wardrobe (衣鐀).

Collocations

  • Wooden cabinet(木鐀)
  • Iron chest(铁鐀)
  • Clothing wardrobe(衣鐀)
  • Document box(文鐀)
  • Treasure chest(宝鐀)
  • Storage cabinet(藏鐀)

Idioms

  • As solid as an iron chest(固若铁鐀)
  • A cabinet full of treasures(满鐀珍宝)
  • Opening the treasure chest(开鐀取宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used for storing valuable items, documents, and important family possessions.
  • Often made of wood or metal, symbolizing security and preservation of wealth and knowledge.
  • In historical contexts, represented family heritage and the safeguarding of important artifacts.

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