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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
椟dúcabinet, closet, wardrobezg, 12 strokes, radical 木
椟dúcaseunknown, 12 strokes, radical 木
椟dúcasketunknown, 12 strokes, radical 木
dú(du2)du T2
  1. 1cabinet, closet, wardrobe
  2. 2case
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March 24, 2026

椟(櫝)dú(du2)

The character 椟 (dú) refers to a cabinet or a case used for storing items, often implying a sense of sturdiness and protection. It is commonly used in contexts involving furniture or containers, particularly for valuable or delicate objects. In literary contexts, it can also evoke feelings of nostalgia or preservation.

Strokes12Radical木
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, cabinets and storage cases often symbolize the preservation of family heritage and wealth. Many families would have intricately designed cabinets that not only served functional purposes but also reflected their status.

Memory tip

Imagine a sturdy wooden cabinet (the shape of 椟) where you keep your most treasured items safe. The radical 木 (wood) at the bottom represents that it's made of wood, while the top part resembles a roof, indicating that it's a closed structure. Think of 'dú' as 'do' when you 'do' something to keep your valuables safe.

Meanings of 椟

dú(du2)
1cabinet, closet, wardrobe
2case
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About 椟

椟Simplified
櫝Traditional
12Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 椟 with similar characters like 椅 (yǐ, chair). It is more formal than casual terms for storage like 箱 (xiāng, box). It may also appear in compound words, so pay attention to context when encountering it.

HSK Study Tips

While 椟 is not included in the HSK, it shares the 木 radical with many other HSK characters, such as 树 (shù, tree) and 林 (lín, forest). Focus on recognizing the wood radical to make connections to other related vocabulary at your level.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 椟 with simpler terms like 箱 (xiāng, box) or 屏 (píng, screen). For example, saying '我把书放在椟里' (wǒ bǎ shū fàng zài dú lǐ) might be incorrect if you meant a simple box; using '箱' would be more appropriate.

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Etymology of 椟

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

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)卖
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Origin

椟 = 木 + 卖. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 椟

IDS Structure⿰木卖
椟Full character
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木Mu4
left
卖mai4
right
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Parts

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How to say cabinet, closet, wardrobe in Chinese

“cabinet, closet, wardrobe” in Chinese is椟dú

The character 椟 (dú) refers to a cabinet or a case used for storing items, often implying a sense of sturdiness and protection. It is commonly used in contexts involving furniture or containers, particularly for valuable or delicate objects. In literary contexts, it can also evoke feelings of nostalgia or preservation.

When to use 椟

Be cautious not to confuse 椟 with similar characters like 椅 (yǐ, chair). It is more formal than casual terms for storage like 箱 (xiāng, box). It may also appear in compound words, so pay attention to context when encountering it.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 椟 with simpler terms like 箱 (xiāng, box) or 屏 (píng, screen). For example, saying '我把书放在椟里' (wǒ bǎ shū fàng zài dú lǐ) might be incorrect if you meant a simple box; using '箱' would be more appropriate.

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Word Family of 椟

Words containing this character2
买椟还珠to show poor judgment (idiom)買櫝還珠
椟dúcase櫝
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Frequently Asked Questions about 椟

It is pronounced 'dú' with a rising tone.

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