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The character 匣 combines the semantic radical 匚, representing an open container, with the phonetic component 甲 inside. This structure visually conveys an enclosed space while 甲 provides the pronunciation. The primary meaning is a small box or case, often with a lid, used for storing valuables, cosmetics, or weapons. While mainly a noun for such containers, it can occasionally appear in literary contexts to mean enclosing or securing something within a box.
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这个匣子很漂亮。
妈妈把首饰放在匣子里。
我从抽屉里拿出一个木匣。
这个珠宝匣是奶奶留下的。
古老的匣子里藏着秘密。
每当打开这个匣子，我就会想起童年。
如果匣子没有锁，物品可能会丢失。
经过仔细检查，警方在匣子底部发现了重要证据。