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家居 (jiājū) refers to home furnishings and decor, while 家具 (jiājù) specifically denotes the furniture itself.
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.
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.
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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How to say furniture in Chinese
“furniture” in Chinese is家具
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.
When to use 家具
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.
家具 or something close to it
家居 (jiājū) refers to home furnishings and decor, while 家具 (jiājù) specifically denotes the furniture itself.
What learners get wrong
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.
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你也可以按照自己的要求定制____。
Furniture can also be custom-made to suit your own requirements.
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The common measure words for 家具 are 件 (jiàn) for individual pieces and 套 (tào) for sets of furniture.
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