缿 [xiàng]
1. An ancient device for storing money or receiving confidential letters. It has a small opening that allows items to enter but not exit, typically made of瓦 (tile) or bamboo. (English: still bank; container for money or mail)
2. An ancient device for receiving confidential documents. It resembles a bottle with a long neck and a small hole, allowing items to be inserted but not removed. (English: exposed box)
引:
1. As noted in "说文": 缿 is a container for receiving money, originally made of瓦, now made of bamboo.
2. An ancient device for receiving confidential documents. It resembles a bottle, having a long neck and a small hole for entry but not exit.
例:
例如: 缿筒 (a device for storing letters, synonymous with 缿筩); 缿筩 (a bamboo container for letters); 缿厅 (referring to a court hall named for the缿筩 set up to receive complaints).