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Definition
A large wooden storage chest, historically used to store clothes or as part of a bride's dowry.
- a large wooden storage chest, often made of camphor wood
- dateda bride's dowry chest in traditional weddings
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional, heavy wooden chests often made of camphor wood, which were essential for preserving textiles in humid climates. While modern homes rarely use these for daily storage, the term persists in cultural contexts like Cantonese opera or traditional wedding customs. It carries a nostalgic weight, often associated with family heirlooms or ancestral belongings tucked away for years.
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Grandma still keeps many old photos inside her wooden storage box.
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Do not confuse this with generic terms for boxes like 箱, as 櫳 implies a specific, traditional, and often bulky wooden construction rather than a cardboard or plastic container.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
