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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
庋guǐcupboard, pantryg, 7 strokes, radical 广
庋guǐa cupboard or pantry to storeunknown, 7 strokes, radical 广
guǐ(gui3)gui T3
  1. 1cupboard, pantry
  2. 2a cupboard or pantry to store
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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
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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庋Simplified
7Strokes
广Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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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.

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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Etymology of 庋

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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house

Semantic (meaning)广
+
Phonetic (sound)支
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Origin

庋 = 广 + 支. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 庋

IDS Structure⿸广支
庋Full character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
支Zhi1
inner
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Parts

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How to say cupboard, pantry in Chinese

“cupboard, pantry” in Chinese is庋guǐ

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.

When to use 庋

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 庋

Words containing this character1
庋guǐa cupboard or pantry to store

Frequently asked questions about 庋

You can say '在厨房里有一个庋' (There is a cupboard in the kitchen).

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