Meanings of 廚
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 廚
Podcast: 廚
Podcast: 廚
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 廚
厨房 (chúfáng) vs 廚 (chú) — use 厨房 when specifically referring to a 'kitchen' as a cooking space, while 廚 can also imply a broader meaning including 'closet' or 'cupboard'.
Imagine a chef (the radical '阝' resembles a roof) cooking in a kitchen. The sound 'chú' can be remembered by thinking of 'chefs' who cook in kitchens. Visualize a cozy kitchen filled with pots and pans to reinforce this connection.
Be careful not to confuse 廚 (chú) with 餐廳 (cān tīng), which means 'restaurant'. This word is more informal and commonly used in everyday conversations. Remember to use the correct tone, as 'chú' in the first tone can be mistaken for other similar-sounding words.
Although 廚 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to related words like 餐 (cān) meaning 'meal' and 食 (shí) meaning 'food'. Focus on how 廚 relates to food and cooking to build your vocabulary around dining.
In Chinese culture, the kitchen holds significant importance as a place where family gathers and meals are prepared. The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, reflecting the value placed on family meals and hospitality.
Learners often confuse 廚 (kitchen) with the similar-sounding 餐廳 (cān tīng, restaurant). Ensure you use 廚 to refer specifically to the home kitchen rather than a dining establishment.
Pronunciation of 廚
Drill the tone of 廚 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 廚
Simplified form of 廚. Phonosemantic compound. 广 represents the meaning and 尌 represents the sound.
building
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 廚?
Decomposition of 廚
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 廚?
Write 廚
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 廚 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Cultural Notes for 廚
In Chinese culture, the kitchen holds significant importance as a place where family gathers and meals are prepared. The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, reflecting the value placed on family meals and hospitality.
Word Family of 廚
Compound Meaning
What does 厨房 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 廚
You can say '我在廚房做飯' (Wǒ zài chú fáng zuò fàn), meaning 'I am cooking in the kitchen.'