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錦囊

简锦囊 · 繁錦囊

Mandarin · pinyin jǐn náng

silk brocade bag, used in ancient times to hold poetry manuscripts and other precious items
(fig.) tip (a piece of practical advice)

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錦: Look up this written character
囊: náng · bag, purse, sack; put in bag
锦: jǐn · brocade, tapestry; embroidered

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noun

(historical) silk brocade bag (for storing draft poems, classified documents, and other precious items)

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