Basic Meaning
n
A very common and concrete noun for physical containers. It's often used as a measure word for things that are contained in such boxes, e.g., 一箱苹果 (a box of apples).
box; case; chest (a container for storing or transporting items, usually rectangular with a lid).
箱子,用来收藏或装运货物、衣物的器具,一般为长方体或正方体,上面有盖。
Words:
Sentences:
- 她把冬天的衣服都收进了木箱里。She put all the winter clothes into the wooden chest.
- 我们买了两箱矿泉水。We bought two cases of mineral water.
- 这个皮箱的轮子坏了。The wheels on this suitcase are broken.
n
This sense is used in compound words to name objects that have a similar container-like form or purpose, such as 冰箱 (refrigerator) or 信箱 (mailbox). The word itself rarely stands alone with this meaning.
something shaped like or functioning as a box.
像箱子的东西。
Words:
风箱信箱镜箱冰箱火箱
Sentences:
- 请把牛奶放进冰箱。Please put the milk in the refrigerator.
- 他每天都会检查一次信箱。He checks the mailbox once every day.
- 这个旧风箱是爷爷留下的。This old bellows was left by my grandfather.
Writing & Component
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