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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#3648DifficultyEasy
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.
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.
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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厨 = 厂 + 豆. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 厨
IDS Structure⿸厂⿰豆寸
厨Full Character
=
厂chang3
enclosing
豆dou4
left
寸cun4
right
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How to say kitchen in Chinese
“kitchen” in Chinese is厨chú
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.
When to use 厨
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.
厨 or something close to it
厨房 (chúfáng) - refers specifically to the kitchen as a room; 厨 (chú) can imply a broader concept including cooking areas.
What learners get wrong
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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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 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.
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Cultural Notes for 厨
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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。
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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Characters with 厨
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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.
You can use 厨 (chú) in a sentence like '我在厨里做饭' (Wǒ zài chú lǐ zuò fàn), which means 'I am cooking in the kitchen.' This illustrates how the character describes a location where food is prepared.
厨 (chú) refers to 'kitchen' in Chinese. It can also denote a closet or cupboard. This character is an old variant of the more commonly used character 廚 (chú), which has the same meanings.
厨 is the simplified form used in modern Mandarin, while 厨 is the traditional form. Both refer to the same concept of a kitchen.
Yes, 厨 can refer to both home kitchens and restaurant kitchens, depending on the context.
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