籝
bamboo chest; chopstick basket
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
bamboo chest; wicker trunk; bamboo container
archaicRefers to large bamboo containers used for storing clothes, books, or travel items in ancient China. This term is now largely confined to historical or literary contexts.
When ancient people traveled far, they often used bamboo chests to carry clothes and books.
These ancestral bamboo chests and boxes remain well-preserved to this day.
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He carried two chests of luggage over mountains and ridges on a shoulder pole.
noun
chopstick basket; chopstick container
archaicSpecifically denotes a small bamboo cage or cylinder used for holding chopsticks upright. This usage is rare in modern Mandarin.
In old times, every household placed a chopstick basket on the dining table with chopsticks inserted inside.
This ancient chopstick basket is meticulously woven from thin bamboo strips.
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He took out a pair of clean bamboo chopsticks from the basket.