置物盒

zhìwùhé

noun

Measure Word

一个置物盒 gè

Meanings

1 storage box (small)
2 organizer box
3 tray for small items

Characters

Examples

玄关放一个置物盒，钥匙就不会乱丢。

Xuánguān fàng yī ge zhìwùhé, yàoshi jiù bù huì luàn diū.

Put an organizer box at the entryway and your keys won't get tossed everywhere.

我在桌上摆了几个透明置物盒。

Wǒ zài zhuō shàng bǎi le jǐ ge tòumíng zhìwùhé.

I put a few clear organizer boxes on the desk.

Tips

usage

置物 literally 'place-things' is the standard prefix for organizers: 置物架 (zhìwùjià, shelf), 置物篮 (zhìwùlán, storage basket). 置物盒 is the small box version, distinct from larger 储物箱 (storage chest).

Stroke Order

置 zhì

物 wù

盒 hé