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March 24, 2026
凳子()dèngzi(deng4zi5)
凳子 (dèngzi) refers to a stool or small seat, typically without a backrest. It is commonly used in homes, restaurants, and public spaces for sitting, often in casual or informal settings.
Frequency#9382DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In many Chinese homes, it's common to have multiple凳子 (stools) for guests to sit on, especially during gatherings where space is limited. They reflect a culture of hospitality and communal living.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sturdy wooden stool, where '凳' resembles a seat with its flat top and legs. The '子' component can be visualized as a small child sitting on it, helping you remember the pronunciation as 'dèngzi' for stool.
Meanings of 凳子
dèngzi(deng4zi5)
1stool
2small seat
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About 凳子
凳子Simplified
Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
椅子 (yǐzi) vs 凳子 (dèngzi): choose 凳子 when referring to a stool without a backrest, while 椅子 refers to a chair that typically has a backrest.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a sturdy wooden stool, where '凳' resembles a seat with its flat top and legs. The '子' component can be visualized as a small child sitting on it, helping you remember the pronunciation as 'dèngzi' for stool.
Usage Notes
Be careful to use '凳子' in informal contexts, as more formal seating options might use '椅子' (yǐzi) instead. A common mistake is to confuse it with '桌子' (zhuōzi), which means table.
HSK Study Tips
Though not in the HSK vocabulary lists, '凳子' is useful for learners at HSK 2 and 3 levels. Focus on using it in sentences related to furniture or daily life scenarios to build contextual understanding.
Cultural Note
In many Chinese homes, it's common to have multiple凳子 (stools) for guests to sit on, especially during gatherings where space is limited. They reflect a culture of hospitality and communal living.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use '凳子' when referring to a chair, saying '我坐在凳子上' (wǒ zuò zài dèngzi shàng) instead of '我坐在椅子上' (wǒ zuò zài yǐzi shàng). Remember, '凳子' is for stools specifically.
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Common Confusions with 凳子
凳子vs凳
dèng
Similar shape and sound, both refer to types of seating.
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Which character means "stool"?
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Cultural Notes for 凳子
💡Did you know?
In traditional Chinese homes, stools are often used because they are easy to move and save space. They are commonly found in kitchens and dining areas, reflecting the importance of practicality in Chinese furniture design.
🏮Cultural insight
In many Chinese homes, it's common to have multiple凳子 (stools) for guests to sit on, especially during gatherings where space is limited. They reflect a culture of hospitality and communal living.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
While stools are common in Chinese culture, in some Western countries, they are often considered informal seating. In contrast, in China, they are ubiquitous and used in many formal settings, such as restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions about 凳子
凳子 is generally considered to be more informal compared to 椅子 (chair). It is often used in casual settings like homes, cafes, or outdoor spaces. In formal contexts, a chair is usually preferred.
Some synonyms for 凳子 include 椅子 (yǐ zi), which means 'chair', and 小凳子 (xiǎo dèng zi), which translates to 'small stool'. These words can be used interchangeably depending on the context.
You can use 凳子 in a sentence like '我在厨房里放了一把凳子' which means 'I put a stool in the kitchen.' This shows how the word can be used to describe the placement of a stool in a specific location.
凳子 (dèng zi) means 'stool' or 'small seat' in Chinese. It refers to a type of seat that typically has no backrest and is often used in homes, restaurants, and cafes. In some contexts, it can also imply a casual seating option.
'凳子' is informal and typically used for casual seating.
'凳子' specifically refers to a stool without a back, while '椅子' is the correct term for a chair.
'凳子' is a stool, usually without a back, while '椅子' is a chair that typically has a backrest.
