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March 24, 2026
庋guǐ(gui3)
The character 庋 (guǐ) refers to a cupboard or pantry, specifically a storage space used for keeping food items and other household goods. It is commonly used in contexts related to kitchens and storage, emphasizing organization and preservation of items.
Strokes7Radical广Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese homes, cupboards like the 庋 were essential for storing preserved foods, reflecting the importance of food storage in Chinese culinary practices, especially during festivals or family gatherings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cupboard that is 'gui' (sounds like 'gui') and filled with delicious treats. Visualize opening the cupboard doors to find all your favorite snacks neatly arranged, reminding you of the purpose of this character as a storage space.
Meanings of 庋
guǐ(gui3)
1cupboard, pantry
2a cupboard or pantry to store
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a cupboard that is 'gui' (sounds like 'gui') and filled with delicious treats. Visualize opening the cupboard doors to find all your favorite snacks neatly arranged, reminding you of the purpose of this character as a storage space.
Usage Notes
In informal contexts, people may use the word '柜子' (guìzi) more often to refer to cabinets or cupboards in general. Be careful with the pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
Although 庋 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 words related to home and furniture, such as 家 (jiā, home) and 椅子 (yǐzi, chair). Focus on building vocabulary around household items to enhance comprehension.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese homes, cupboards like the 庋 were essential for storing preserved foods, reflecting the importance of food storage in Chinese culinary practices, especially during festivals or family gatherings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 庋 with other storage-related characters like 橱 (chú, cabinet) or 箱 (xiāng, box). Always clarify the context to avoid using the wrong term when talking about storage.
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Cultural Notes for 庋
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In traditional Chinese homes, cupboards like the 庋 were essential for storing preserved foods, reflecting the importance of food storage in Chinese culinary practices, especially during festivals or family gatherings.
Word Family of 庋
Words Containing This Character1
庋guǐa cupboard or pantry to store
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Frequently Asked Questions about 庋
You can say '在厨房里有一个庋' (There is a cupboard in the kitchen).
Yes, but it may be less common than other terms for cupboards; context is key.
