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March 24, 2026
家具jiājù(jia1ju4)
家具 (jiā jù) refers to furniture, which includes various movable items that support human activities such as seating, sleeping, and storage. Commonly used in contexts related to home decor, interior design, and purchasing or selling items for living spaces.
Frequency#4509DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the arrangement and style of furniture are often linked to feng shui, a practice that aims to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment, emphasizing the importance of furniture in creating a balanced living space.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cozy home filled with beautiful furniture. The character 家 (jiā) represents 'home' and the character 具 (jù) suggests 'tools' or 'items.' Picture a family gathering around their lovely furniture at home, helping you remember 'home tools' or 'furniture.'
Meanings of 家具
jiājù(jia1ju4)
1furniture
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About 家具
家具Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4509Frequency Rank
件Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
家居 (jiājū) refers to home furnishings and decor, while 家具 (jiājù) specifically denotes the furniture itself.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a cozy home filled with beautiful furniture. The character 家 (jiā) represents 'home' and the character 具 (jù) suggests 'tools' or 'items.' Picture a family gathering around their lovely furniture at home, helping you remember 'home tools' or 'furniture.'
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using the correct measure words; 家具 is often accompanied by 件 (jiàn) for individual pieces or 套 (tào) for sets. This term is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but the context of conversation might dictate the complexity of vocabulary used surrounding it.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 家具 connects well with other vocabulary related to home and lifestyle, such as 房子 (fángzi - house) and 装修 (zhuāngxiū - decoration). Focus on practicing its usage in sentences about your own living space to reinforce learning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the arrangement and style of furniture are often linked to feng shui, a practice that aims to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment, emphasizing the importance of furniture in creating a balanced living space.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse measure words, saying '一家具' instead of the correct '一件家具' for 'one piece of furniture.' Additionally, some may confuse 家具 with 家居, which has a broader meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 家具
家具 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The furniture is made of sycamore, beech and leather.
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他从事古董家具买卖已有25年。
tā cóng shì gǔ dǒng jiā jù mǎi mài yǐ yǒu25 25。
He has been trading in antique furniture for 25 years.
Cultural Notes for 家具
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the arrangement and style of furniture are often linked to feng shui, a practice that aims to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment, emphasizing the importance of furniture in creating a balanced living space.
Frequently Asked Questions about 家具
The common measure words for 家具 are 件 (jiàn) for individual pieces and 套 (tào) for sets of furniture.
Yes, 家具 can be used in both formal and informal settings when discussing furniture.
家具 specifically refers to furniture, while 家居 (jiājū) encompasses home furnishings and decor as a broader concept.
