Definition
集装箱 (jí zhuāng xiāng) specifically refers to a large standardized metal box used for shipping cargo (a shipping container). 容器 (róng qì) is the general word for any container, like a jar, box, or bottle. 集装箱 is a specialized, compound noun and is not used for everyday containers.
noun
container (for shipping)
Examples
- 集装箱。Zhège jí zhuāng xiāng néng zhuāng hěnduō huòwù.This container can hold a lot of cargo.
- 集装箱。Mǎtóu shàng duī mǎn le jí zhuāng xiāng.The docks are piled with containers.
- 集装箱。Tāmen yòng jí zhuāng xiāng yùnshū huòwù dào shìjiè gèdì.They use containers to transport goods all over the world.
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