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箱
xiāng
Description
箱是一种可以放东西的方形容器，通常有盖子。
A 箱 is a square container used to hold things, usually with a lid.
我们常说纸箱、箱子，用来装衣服或别的东西。
We often say 纸箱 or 箱子, used to store clothes or other items.
Meanings
箱xiāng
box; case; chest; trunk
这个箱里放了很多书。
There are many books in this box.
箱xiāng
measure word for boxes of things
我买了一箱牛奶。
I bought a carton of milk.
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Notes
- Nuance
箱 rarely stands alone; usually said as 箱子 or in compounds like 冰箱, 行李箱.
- Etymology
originally 'a container made of bamboo,' hence the bamboo radical 竹 on top.
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