柙
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Meaning: cage
💡 Think of a wooden box (木) with an animal trapped inside (甲 is like a shell).
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling pet market in Chengdu, a vendor uses a wooden 柙 (cage) to transport a giant panda cub. This character, combining the ‘wood’ radical with a phonetic component, specifically refers to a sturdy, box-like cage used for animals or prisoners. Historically, 柙 was used for transporting tribute animals, like elephants, to imperial courts. Today, it appears in formal contexts, such as wildlife conservation, emphasizing secure confinement.
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