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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
匧qiètrunk, suitcase; portfoliox, 9 strokes, radical 匚
匧qièold variant of 篋|箧[qie4]unknown, 9 strokes, radical 匚
qiè(qie4)qie T4
  1. 1trunk, suitcase; portfolio
  2. 2old variant of 篋|箧[qie4]
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March 24, 2026

匧qiè(qie4)

The character 匧 (qiè) primarily refers to a trunk or suitcase, often used for storage or travel. It can also denote a portfolio or case for carrying items. While it is less commonly used today, it serves as an old variant of the characters 篋 or 箧, which have similar meanings.

Strokes9Radical匚
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, trunks or suitcases were essential for travel, particularly during the imperial era when officials would journey with important documents and belongings. The character reflects the historical significance of carrying one's possessions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large trunk (匧) that you pack with essentials for a journey. The character is composed of the radical 匚, resembling a box or container, suggesting storage, while the pronunciation 'qiè' sounds like 'kit', as in a travel kit. Picture this trunk being filled with items to easily remember its meaning.

Meanings of 匧

qiè(qie4)
1trunk, suitcase; portfolio
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About 匧

匧Simplified
9Strokes
匚Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners may confuse 匧 with similar characters like 箧 (qiè), which can create misunderstanding. It's more common to encounter its variants in everyday language. Be aware of the context when using it, as it leans towards literary or historical usage rather than modern conversation.

HSK Study Tips

As an uncommon character, 匧 does not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, but understanding it can provide insight into the evolution of characters and broaden your vocabulary. Focus on recognizing it within context rather than using it in conversation.

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Learners might confuse 匧 with characters that have similar sounds or appearances. For example, using it interchangeably with 箧 in conversation would be incorrect; use 箧 for modern contexts.

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Etymology of 匧

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

box

Semantic (meaning)匚
+
Phonetic (sound)夾
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Origin

匧 = 匚 + 夾. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 匧

IDS Structure⿷匚夾
匧Full Character
=
匚fang1
enclosing
夾jia1
inner
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How to say trunk, suitcase; portfolio in Chinese

“trunk, suitcase; portfolio” in Chinese is匧qiè

The character 匧 (qiè) primarily refers to a trunk or suitcase, often used for storage or travel. It can also denote a portfolio or case for carrying items. While it is less commonly used today, it serves as an old variant of the characters 篋 or 箧, which have similar meanings.

When to use 匧

Learners may confuse 匧 with similar characters like 箧 (qiè), which can create misunderstanding. It's more common to encounter its variants in everyday language. Be aware of the context when using it, as it leans towards literary or historical usage rather than modern conversation.

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Learners might confuse 匧 with characters that have similar sounds or appearances. For example, using it interchangeably with 箧 in conversation would be incorrect; use 箧 for modern contexts.

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匧 is an older variant that refers to trunks or suitcases, while 箧 is the more commonly used character today.

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