箱
box; case; chest; trunk
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
box; case; chest; trunk
A large rectangular container, typically with a hinged or removable lid, used for storage or transport. Often made of wood, leather, metal, or plastic.
Please put these documents into the wooden box.
This leather suitcase has been used for twenty years.
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The bookcase is filled with old textbooks.
The workers put the tools back into the toolbox.
We need five big boxes when moving house.
noun
box-like object; case-like container
Used as a suffix or component in compound words to denote objects that resemble a box in shape or function, such as mailboxes, refrigerators, or bellows.
Please drop the letter into the green mailbox.
Women in ancient times often used exquisite mirror cases.
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The blacksmith pulls the bellows to make the fire burn hotter.
Fresh milk is kept in the refrigerator.
This cardboard box can be recycled.