kap1笈
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Definition
Trunk or chest used for carrying books, or a document.
- trunk or chest for books
- document
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a traditional style of container or box used for carrying books or scrolls, often associated with scholars in historical contexts. It is rarely used in modern daily life and carries a literary or archaic tone. When encountered, it usually appears in descriptions of historical settings or traditional academic pursuits.
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He is carrying an old book trunk to the library.
There are many documents inside this trunk.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with common containers like 箱 or 盒, as 笈 is highly specific to books and scholarly materials. Using it to describe a general suitcase or storage box will sound unnatural or overly poetic.
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