shí​hé

food container

  • created sense approved 食盒 · shí​hé · food container — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    食盒

    shí​hé

    food container

    A traditional multi-tiered or long rectangular wooden box used for carrying food; historically used for delivering meals or picnics.

    食 (literal) → 食 · shí · food 盒 (literal) → 盒 · hé · box

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  • created sense approved 食盒 · shí​hé · wedding gift box — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    食盒

    shí​hé

    wedding gift box

    In old Beijing wedding customs, a rectangular gold-lacquered box used to transport clothes, food, and daily necessities from the groom's family to the bride's family.

    食 (literal) → 食 · shí · food 盒 (literal) → 盒 · hé · box

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