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厨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
厨chúold variant of 廚HSK 1, n, 12 strokes, radical 厂, rank #3648, Hard
厨chú>厨[chú]HSK 1, n, 12 strokes, radical 厂, rank #3648, Hard
厨chúkitchenHSK 1, n, 12 strokes, radical 厂, rank #3648, Hard
厨chúkitchen; closet, cupboardHSK 1, n, 12 strokes, radical 厂, rank #3648, Hard
厨chúold variant of 廚|厨[chu2]HSK 1, n, 12 strokes, radical 厂, rank #3648, Hard
chú(chu2) T2
  1. 1old variant of 廚
  2. 2>厨[chú]
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March 24, 2026
厨(㕑)chú(chu2)

The character 厨 (chú) refers specifically to a kitchen or a place where food is prepared. It can also imply a cooking area or cupboard where kitchen items are stored. In modern usage, it is often encountered in contexts related to cooking or culinary activities.

Strokes12Radical厂Frequency#3648DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, symbolizing nourishment and family togetherness. The character 厨 reflects this importance as it represents the space where traditional family meals are prepared.

Memory Tip

Imagine a chef (厨) standing in a kitchen, surrounded by various cooking tools and ingredients. The radical 厂 (factory) on the left suggests a place where work is done, while the component 余 (excess) hints at the abundance of food in a kitchen.

Meanings of 厨

chú(chu2)
1kitchen
2kitchen; closet, cupboard
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About 厨

厨Simplified
㕑Traditional
12Strokes
厂Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3648Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L1

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AI Study Notes for 厨

Quick Contrast

厨房 (chúfáng) - refers specifically to the kitchen as a room; 厨 (chú) can imply a broader concept including cooking areas.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a chef (厨) standing in a kitchen, surrounded by various cooking tools and ingredients. The radical 厂 (factory) on the left suggests a place where work is done, while the component 余 (excess) hints at the abundance of food in a kitchen.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 厨 with other similar-sounding words like 处 (chù), which means 'place.' It's important to use 厨 in contexts related to cooking or kitchens. Be mindful of tone, as 'chú' is pronounced with a rising tone, different from other characters.

HSK Study Tips

While 厨 is not a standard HSK level word, it connects well with kitchen-related vocabulary at the beginner level. Students should focus on recognizing it alongside other food-related terms. Incorporating this word into sentences about cooking can enhance practical language skills.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, symbolizing nourishment and family togetherness. The character 厨 reflects this importance as it represents the space where traditional family meals are prepared.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 厨 with the word for 'place' (处, chù). Ensure you use 厨 specifically in cooking-related contexts, such as 厨房 (kitchen, chúfáng).

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Etymology of 厨

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Simplified form of 廚. Phonosemantic compound. 广 represents the meaning and 尌 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

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Semantic (meaning)厂
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Phonetic (sound)豆
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 厨?

Decomposition of 厨

IDS Structure⿸厂⿰豆寸
厨Full Character
=
厂chang3
enclosing
豆dou4
left
寸cun4
right
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厨

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Grammar Patterns of 厨

厨 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 2

Complete the Sentence

妈妈在____房做饭。

Mom is cooking in the kitchen.

Example Sentences for 厨 (10)

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1
醒来时，我躺在厨房地板上。

xǐng lái shí， ， wǒ tǎng zài chú fáng dì bǎn。

When I came round I was on the kitchen floor.
2
除了厨房特别干净外，这地方一片狼藉。

chú le chú fáng tè bié gān jìng wài， ， zhè dì fāng yī piàn láng。

Except for the remarkably tidy kitchen, the place was a mess.
3
厨师的薄唇一弯，露出一丝不易察觉的微笑。

chú shī de báo chún yī wān， ， lòu chū yī sī bù yì chá jué de wēi。

A small, unobtrusive smile curved the cook's thin lips.
4
他获准加入法兰西厨艺学会。

tā huò zhǔn jiā rù fǎ lán xī chú yì xué huì。

He was admitted to the Academie Culinaire de France.
5
书房把主要的生活区与厨房连在一起。

shū fáng bǎ zhǔ yào de shēng huó qū yǔ chú fáng lián zài yī qǐ。

The study links the main living area to the kitchen.
6
像平常一样，他们是在厨房吃的饭。

xiàng píng cháng yī yàng， ， tā mén shì zài chú fáng chī de。

They ate, as they usually did, in the kitchen.
7
我不在的时候，你打扫一下厨房总该可以吧。

wǒ bù zài de shí hòu， ， nǐ dǎ sǎo yī xià chú fáng zǒng gāi kě yǐ。

And while I'm out you might clean up the kitchen.
8
一只上了弦的钟在厨房的案子上嘀嗒响个不停。

yī zhī shàng le xián de zhōng zài chú fáng de àn zǐ shàng dí tà xiǎng gè bù tíng。

A wind-up clock ticked busily from the kitchen counter.
9
她是个厨艺精湛的厨师。

tā shì gè chú yì jīng zhàn de chú shī。

She was an amazingly good cook.
10
英国广播公司的系列节目“当红厨师”是个让人一看就上瘾的节目。

yīng guó guǎng bō gōng sī de xì liè jié mù“ “ dāng hóng chú” shī ” shì gè ràng rén yī kàn jiù shàng yǐn de。

The BBC series Hot Chefs is compulsive viewing.

Cultural Notes for 厨

💡Did you know?

在中国，厨房不仅是做饭的地方，还被视为家庭的中心。家庭成员常常在厨房一起准备食物，分享生活。

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, symbolizing nourishment and family togetherness. The character 厨 reflects this importance as it represents the space where traditional family meals are prepared.

Word Family of 厨

Compounds2
橱chu2cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe
蹰chu2to falter, to waver, to hesitate
Words Containing This Character12
厨房chúfángkitchen廚房
厨chúkitchen㕑
厨师chúshīcook廚師
厨子cook廚子
主厨chef主廚
厨具kitchen implements廚具
下厨to cook下廚
厨师长executive chef廚師長
帮厨help in the mess kitchen幫廚
掌厨chef掌廚
庖厨kitchen庖廚
厨司cook, chef廚司
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 厨

The main difference is that 厨 (chú) is an old variant of 廚 (chú), which is the modern and more frequently used character for 'kitchen.' Both characters share the same pronunciation and meaning, but 廚 is the standard form used in contemporary Chinese.