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March 24, 2026
床chuáng(chuang2)
床 (chuáng) refers to a bed or couch, a piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as discussing home furniture or accommodations. In addition to the physical object, 床 can also be used as a classifier for beds, indicating a specific type or number of beds.
Strokes7Radical广Frequency#516DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the arrangement and type of bed can reflect social status and personal preferences. The concept of a comfortable bed is associated with hospitality, and offering a guest a good bed is a sign of respect.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large, comfy bed that looks like a giant ‘C’ (for ‘chuáng’). The two ‘legs’ of the ‘C’ can remind you of the headboard and footboard of a bed. Visualize a cozy night’s sleep on this bed to connect the character’s form with its meaning.
Meanings of 床
chuáng(chuang2)
1bed
2couch
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About 床
床Simplified
7Strokes
广Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#516Frequency Rank
张Measure Word
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL1YCTL1HSKKL1CEFRA1
Podcast: 床
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Quick Contrast
床 (chuáng) vs 座 (zuò) — use 床 for sleeping/resting furniture, while 座 refers to seating furniture such as chairs or benches.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is confusing 床 with other furniture words like 椅子 (yǐzi - chair) or 沙发 (shāfā - sofa). Remember that 床 specifically refers to beds, while the other terms denote different types of seating. In informal contexts, you might hear it used more casually among friends when discussing sleeping arrangements.
HSK Study Tips
床 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, but it is a useful word for beginners as it relates to basic everyday vocabulary about home and living. Learners should focus on its usage in phrases and sentences about where people sleep or rest, as this will help reinforce memory.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 床 with other furniture terms, leading to sentences like '我坐在床上' ('I sit on the bed'), when they should say '我躺在床上' ('I lie on the bed'). Remember that 床 is primarily for sleeping or resting, not sitting.
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Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 广 represents the sound.
1The giveawayA house 广 made out of wood 木; 广 also provides the pronunciation
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 床?
Decomposition of 床
IDS Structure⿸广木
床Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
木Mu4
inner
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 床?
How to say bed in Chinese
“bed” in Chinese is床chuáng
床 (chuáng) refers to a bed or couch, a piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as discussing home furniture or accommodations. In addition to the physical object, 床 can also be used as a classifier for beds, indicating a specific type or number of beds.
When to use 床
A common mistake is confusing 床 with other furniture words like 椅子 (yǐzi - chair) or 沙发 (shāfā - sofa). Remember that 床 specifically refers to beds, while the other terms denote different types of seating. In informal contexts, you might hear it used more casually among friends when discussing sleeping arrangements.
床 or something close to it
床 (chuáng) vs 座 (zuò) — use 床 for sleeping/resting furniture, while 座 refers to seating furniture such as chairs or benches.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 床 with other furniture terms, leading to sentences like '我坐在床上' ('I sit on the bed'), when they should say '我躺在床上' ('I lie on the bed'). Remember that 床 is primarily for sleeping or resting, not sitting.
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Grammar Patterns of 床
床 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 4 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.
