hap6盒
Jyutpinghap6
Yalehahp
Definition
Box or case; also used as a classifier for a boxful of something.
colloquialshoppinghome
How it's used
Used primarily for items packaged in a box, such as food, stationery, or small household goods. It functions as both a noun meaning a box and a measure word for the contents within. When used as a measure word, it implies the container is currently holding something, rather than just referring to an empty box.
Examples
I want to buy two boxes of tissues to take home.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 包, which is used for soft packaging like plastic bags or paper wrappers. Using 盒 for a bag of chips or a pack of cigarettes sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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