Meanings of 櫥
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柜 (guì) vs 櫥 (chú): Use 櫥 when referring specifically to a cabinet or wardrobe for clothes, while 柜 is more general and can refer to any type of cabinet or counter.
In casual conversation, 櫥 is often used without specifying the type of cabinet, while in more formal contexts, it may refer specifically to a wardrobe or kitchen cupboard. A common mistake is to confuse it with 衣柜 (yīguì), which specifically means wardrobe; remember that 櫥 is more general and can refer to different types of cabinets.
While 櫥 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with other furniture-related vocabulary found in HSK 3 and 4. Focus on learning related terms like 家具 (jiājù - furniture) to expand your vocabulary and context.
Learners often confuse 櫥 with other furniture terms like 桌子 (zhuōzi - table) or 衣柜 (yīguì - wardrobe). For example, saying '我需要一个櫥来放我的书' (I need a cupboard to put my books) is incorrect if it's meant for books; use '书柜' (shūguì - bookcase) instead.
Pronunciation of 櫥
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Etymology of 櫥
A wooden 木 cabinet 廚; 廚 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 櫥
- 1The giveawayA wooden 木 cabinet 廚; 廚 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe in Chinese
“cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe” in Chinese is櫥
The character 櫥 (chú) refers to a cabinet, cupboard, or wardrobe, commonly used for storage in homes or offices. It often implies a piece of furniture designed to hold clothes, dishes, or other items, emphasizing organization and utility in domestic settings.
When to use 櫥
In casual conversation, 櫥 is often used without specifying the type of cabinet, while in more formal contexts, it may refer specifically to a wardrobe or kitchen cupboard. A common mistake is to confuse it with 衣柜 (yīguì), which specifically means wardrobe; remember that 櫥 is more general and can refer to different types of cabinets.
櫥 or something close to it
柜 (guì) vs 櫥 (chú): Use 櫥 when referring specifically to a cabinet or wardrobe for clothes, while 柜 is more general and can refer to any type of cabinet or counter.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 櫥 with other furniture terms like 桌子 (zhuōzi - table) or 衣柜 (yīguì - wardrobe). For example, saying '我需要一个櫥来放我的书' (I need a cupboard to put my books) is incorrect if it's meant for books; use '书柜' (shūguì - bookcase) instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 櫥
櫥 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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窃贼的货车撞了珠宝行的____窗.
The thieves rammed their truck into the jeweller's window.
Example Sentences for 櫥 (1)
Word Family of 櫥
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Frequently Asked Questions about 櫥
The pinyin is chú, with a rising tone.
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