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Be mindful of the context when using 竈; it is often used in informal conversations about cooking. Common collocations include '煤气竈' (gas stove) and '电竈' (electric stove). Avoid confusing it with similar characters that refer to other heating appliances.
Although 竈 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be relevant for learners interested in cooking or home life vocabulary. Connecting 竈 with related words like '厨房' (kitchen) and '煮' (to boil) will enhance your understanding of culinary terms.
Learners often confuse 竈 with other cooking-related characters, such as 炊 (to cook). For instance, saying '我用炊做饭' (I use 炊 to cook) is incorrect; instead, say '我用竈做饭' (I use the stove to cook).
Pronunciation of 竈
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Etymology of 竈
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Case file: 竈
- 1The meaning half穴 carries the sense.
- 2The giveawayhole
- 3On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say furnace; kitchen stove in Chinese
“furnace; kitchen stove” in Chinese is竈
The character 竈 (zào) refers to a furnace or kitchen stove, specifically a traditional cooking appliance used for heating and cooking food. It is commonly found in both rural and urban settings in China and is associated with home cooking and warmth. In modern contexts, it can also refer to more advanced cooking appliances.
When to use 竈
Be mindful of the context when using 竈; it is often used in informal conversations about cooking. Common collocations include '煤气竈' (gas stove) and '电竈' (electric stove). Avoid confusing it with similar characters that refer to other heating appliances.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 竈 with other cooking-related characters, such as 炊 (to cook). For instance, saying '我用炊做饭' (I use 炊 to cook) is incorrect; instead, say '我用竈做饭' (I use the stove to cook).
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Word Family of 竈
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Frequently Asked Questions about 竈
竈 typically refers to a kitchen stove or furnace, while 炉 refers to a furnace or stove in a broader sense, often used for industrial purposes.
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