匣 Stroke Order

匣 [xiá] Definition: 1. A tool for storing items, usually a small item with a lid that can open and close. - Example: 匣子 (casket), 木匣 (wooden casket), 梳头匣 (hair comb casket). 2. Generally refers to a square-shaped container; a large one is called a 箱 (box) while a small one is called a 匣 (casket). - Example: 旧时江、浙一带称商业界的一种同行业组织 (In ancient Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, it referred to an organization within the same trade or occupation.) 3. Coffin. - Example: - 唐· 杜甫《又上后园山脚》(Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu's work): 忧来杖匣剑，更上林北冈 (The worry arises as the casket sword is taken up, going further to the northern ridge of the forest.) 4. Used as a term for an organization within commerce in historical Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions. - Example: - 清· 昭梿《啸亭杂录·杀高恒》(Qing Dynasty author): - 两淮盐政 高恒，以侵贪匣费故，拟大辟 (The salt official Gao Heng of both Huaihe Rivers was to be executed for corruption related to salt administration expenses.) Action: 1. To collect items in a casket. - Example: 匣剑 (to hide the precious sword in a box). 2. To clamp or lock. - Example: 《水浒传》(Water Margin): 牢子狱卒把武松押在大牢里，将他一双脚昼夜匣着 (In the jail, the guards locked Wu Song's feet day and night).