凳 (dèng) - Stool, bench — a piece of furniture for

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Stool, bench — a piece of furniture for sitting, typically without a backrest.

Stool, bench — a piece of furniture for

Usage highlights

StoolBenchStepping stoolBar stoolWooden stoolFolding stool

Synonyms

  • 椅子— Chair (typically with a backrest)
  • 板凳— Wooden bench

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please sit on the stool (凳子).
  • The bar has high stools (高脚凳).
  • We need a stepping stool to reach the top shelf (踏脚凳).
  • The wooden bench is in the garden (木凳).

Collocations

  • Stool(凳子)
  • Bench(板凳)
  • Stepping stool(踏脚凳)
  • Bar stool(酒吧凳)
  • Wooden stool(木凳)
  • Folding stool(折叠凳)

Idioms

  • Cold bench, someone's hot face(冷板凳贴热屁股)
  • Sit on a cold bench(坐冷板凳)
  • Bench and table(桌椅板凳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made of wood, stools were common household furniture in Chinese homes.
  • The phrase '坐冷板凳' (sitting on a cold bench) metaphorically means being neglected or given a cold shoulder.
  • Stools represent simplicity and practicality in Chinese furniture design.

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