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玻璃窗 (bōlí chuāng) - use 窗户 for a general term referring to any window, while 玻璃窗 specifically refers to a glass window.
Be mindful of the measure words used with 窗户; the most common ones are 个 (gè) and 扇 (shàn). Typically, 扇 is used for the concept of a single window pane, while 个 is more general. Avoid mixing these up in conversation.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 窗户 connects well with other home-related vocabulary, such as 门 (mén, door) and 房间 (fángjiān, room). Focus on using it in context to describe your living space or when discussing architecture.
Learners often confuse 窗户 with 玻璃 (bōlí, glass) and mistakenly say '我有玻璃' (wǒ yǒu bōlí, I have glass) when they mean 'I have a window'. The correct phrase is '我有窗户' (wǒ yǒu chuānghù).
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How to say window in Chinese
“window” in Chinese is窗户
The term 窗户 (chuānghù) refers to a window, an opening in the wall of a building that allows light, air, and visibility. It is commonly used in both residential and commercial contexts to describe various types of windows, such as those found in houses or offices.
When to use 窗户
Be mindful of the measure words used with 窗户; the most common ones are 个 (gè) and 扇 (shàn). Typically, 扇 is used for the concept of a single window pane, while 个 is more general. Avoid mixing these up in conversation.
窗户 or something close to it
玻璃窗 (bōlí chuāng) - use 窗户 for a general term referring to any window, while 玻璃窗 specifically refers to a glass window.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 窗户 with 玻璃 (bōlí, glass) and mistakenly say '我有玻璃' (wǒ yǒu bōlí, I have glass) when they mean 'I have a window'. The correct phrase is '我有窗户' (wǒ yǒu chuānghù).
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Grammar Patterns of 窗户
窗户 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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请同学们离开教室时关上____。
Please close the windows when you leave the classroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 窗户
窗 (chuāng) generally refers to the window frame or the concept of a window, while 窗户 (chuānghù) specifically means the window as a functional element of a building.
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