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书橱shūchúbookcaseHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #59797, Very Hard
shūchú(shu1chu2)shu chu T1
  1. 1bookcase
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March 24, 2026

书橱(書櫥)shūchú(shu1chu2)

书橱 (shūchú) refers to a bookcase or bookshelf, a piece of furniture used for storing books and sometimes other items. It is commonly found in homes, libraries, and offices, serving both functional and decorative purposes. The term emphasizes the importance of books in Chinese culture, reflecting a respect for knowledge and education.

Strokes20Frequency#59797DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, books are highly valued, and having a well-organized 书橱 signifies a person's dedication to learning and self-improvement. Many families take pride in their book collections, often displaying them prominently in their living spaces.

Memory tip

Imagine a large wooden bookcase filled with colorful books. The character 书 (shū) looks like a person reading a book, while 橱 (chú) combines 木 (wood) and 虫 (insect), suggesting a wooden structure that houses books, like a cozy home for them.

Meanings of 书橱

shūchú(shu1chu2)
1bookcase
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书橱Simplified
書櫥Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

When using 书橱, it's important to use it in contexts related to furniture or storage. A common mistake is to confuse it with 书架 (shūjià), which specifically means 'bookshelf' and often refers to a simpler, open shelf. Remember, 书橱 implies a more closed, cabinet-like structure.

HSK Study Tips

Although 书橱 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, it can be connected to HSK 2 vocabulary related to home and furniture. Students should focus on recognizing the characters and their components to enhance understanding of similar compound words.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 书橱 with 书架, mistakenly using them interchangeably in sentences. For example, saying '我买了一个书架' when intending to say 'I bought a bookcase' should be corrected to '我买了一个书橱'.

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Component characters

书shūbook
HSK 14 strokes丨
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橱chúcabinet, cupboard, wardrobe
16 strokes木
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How to say bookcase in Chinese

“bookcase” in Chinese is书橱shūchú

书橱 (shūchú) refers to a bookcase or bookshelf, a piece of furniture used for storing books and sometimes other items. It is commonly found in homes, libraries, and offices, serving both functional and decorative purposes. The term emphasizes the importance of books in Chinese culture, reflecting a respect for knowledge and education.

When to use 书橱

When using 书橱, it's important to use it in contexts related to furniture or storage. A common mistake is to confuse it with 书架 (shūjià), which specifically means 'bookshelf' and often refers to a simpler, open shelf. Remember, 书橱 implies a more closed, cabinet-like structure.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 书橱 with 书架, mistakenly using them interchangeably in sentences. For example, saying '我买了一个书架' when intending to say 'I bought a bookcase' should be corrected to '我买了一个书橱'.

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书橱 refers to a bookcase with doors or a cabinet-like structure, while 书架 usually means a more open bookshelf without doors.

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