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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
专柜zhuānguìsales counter dedicated to a certain kind of product (e.g. alcohol)HSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #33363, Very Hard
zhuānguì(zhuan1gui4)zhuan gui T1
  1. 1sales counter dedicated to a certain kind of product (e.g. alcohol)
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March 24, 2026

专柜(專櫃)zhuānguì(zhuan1gui4)

专柜 (zhuān guì) refers to a specialized sales counter or display area in a store dedicated to a particular type of product, such as cosmetics, jewelry, or alcoholic beverages. These counters often feature branded merchandise and trained staff to assist customers, providing a distinct shopping experience compared to regular retail sections.

Strokes12Frequency#33363DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, shopping at a 专柜 often signifies a premium experience, where customers expect high-quality service and exclusive products. This reflects the cultural emphasis on brand prestige and personal service in retail environments.

Memory tip

Think of 专 (zhuān) as 'special' or 'dedicated,' where the left side shows a person (亻) focusing on something special, and the right side (专) resembles a 'special task.' The character 柜 (guì) means 'cabinet' or 'counter,' which visually represents a place where products are displayed. Together, you can imagine a special cabinet filled with unique products.

Meanings of 专柜

zhuānguì(zhuan1gui4)
1sales counter dedicated to a certain kind of product (e.g. alcohol)
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专柜Simplified
專櫃Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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专卖店 (specialty store) vs 专柜: choose 专柜 when referring specifically to a counter within a larger store, while 专卖店 refers to an entire store dedicated to a particular type of product.

Usage Notes

专柜 is commonly used in retail contexts, often in shopping malls or department stores. Avoid confusing it with the general term for 'store' (商店), as 专柜 refers specifically to a dedicated area. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it—both characters are pronounced with a high level tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 专柜 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be related to HSK 3-4 level words associated with shopping and retail. Students should focus on recognizing it in context and linking it with related terms about shopping experiences.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 专柜 with the term for 'counter' (柜台, guìtái), which refers more broadly to any sales counter. Remember, 专柜 is specifically for dedicated product displays.

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Component characters

专zhuānfor a particular person, occasion, purpose
HSK 44 strokes一
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柜guìSalix multinervis
8 strokes木
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How to say sales counter dedicated to a certain kind of product (e.g. alcohol) in Chinese

“sales counter dedicated to a certain kind of product (e.g. alcohol)” in Chinese is专柜zhuānguì

专柜 (zhuān guì) refers to a specialized sales counter or display area in a store dedicated to a particular type of product, such as cosmetics, jewelry, or alcoholic beverages. These counters often feature branded merchandise and trained staff to assist customers, providing a distinct shopping experience compared to regular retail sections.

When to use 专柜

专柜 is commonly used in retail contexts, often in shopping malls or department stores. Avoid confusing it with the general term for 'store' (商店), as 专柜 refers specifically to a dedicated area. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it—both characters are pronounced with a high level tone.

专柜 or something close to it

专卖店 (specialty store) vs 专柜: choose 专柜 when referring specifically to a counter within a larger store, while 专卖店 refers to an entire store dedicated to a particular type of product.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 专柜 with the term for 'counter' (柜台, guìtái), which refers more broadly to any sales counter. Remember, 专柜 is specifically for dedicated product displays.

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专柜 typically features high-end or specialized products like cosmetics, perfumes, or luxury items.

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