Common Meanings
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lián奁
An ancient cosmetic box or dressing case, often used for holding mirrors and makeup.
她的梳妆奁里，珍藏着一支古老的玉簪。
Within her dressing case, an antique jade hairpin is treasured.
A box or case for holding various articles, often small and used for cosmetics, jewelry, or food.
她打开了手中的食奁，里面放着母亲精心准备的点心。
She opened the food box in her hand, which contained snacks carefully prepared by her mother.
An ancient cage or container used to hold an incense burner, also known as an 'incense cage'.
这只香奁仿古手工，精致而且实用性强
This antique-style incense container is exquisitely handcrafted and highly practical.
Dowry; trousseau; a dowry chest or its contents.
古代女子出嫁时，豐厚的妝奁是家庭富裕的象征。
In ancient times, a generous dowry was a symbol of a family's wealth.