xiá
匣
small box; case; casket
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
small box; case; casket
Refers to small, usually rectangular containers with lids for storing items.
Zhè这
shì是
yí一
gè个
jīng精
zhì致
de的
mù木
xiá匣
。
This is an exquisite wooden box.
Tā她
bǎ把
shǒu首
shì饰
fàng放
zài在
shū梳
tóu头
xiár匣
lǐ儿
里
。
She puts her jewelry in the dressing case.
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Mā妈
ma妈
mǎi买
le了
liǎng两
xiár匣
diǎn儿
xīn点
sòng心
gěi送
nǎi给
nai奶
奶
。
Mom bought two boxes of pastries to give to grandma.
Zhè这
ge个
tiě铁
xiá匣
hěn很
jiē结
shi实
，
kě可
yǐ以
fáng防
cháo潮
。
This iron box is very sturdy and can prevent moisture.
Gǔ古
dài代
rén人
cháng常
yòng用
mù木
xiá匣
bǎo保
cún存
zhòng重
yào要
wén文
jiàn件
。
Ancient people often used wooden boxes to preserve important documents.