槕 (zhuō) - Table — a piece of furniture with a

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Table — a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used for working, eating, or placing objects on.

Table — a piece of furniture with a

Usage highlights

Dining tableOffice deskWriting deskCoffee tableMeeting tableTable lamp

Synonyms

  • 台— platform, table (as in 柜台 counter)
  • 几— small table (as in 茶几 tea table)
  • 案— desk, table (as in 书案 writing desk)

Antonyms

  • 椅— chair (furniture for sitting)
  • 凳— stool (seat without back)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We eat dinner at the dining table (餐桌).
  • The office desk is made of wood (办公桌).
  • She placed the book on the table (桌子).
  • The conference table is very large (会议桌).

Collocations

  • Dining table(餐桌)
  • Office desk(办公桌)
  • Writing desk(书桌)
  • Coffee table(茶几桌)
  • Meeting table(会议桌)
  • Table lamp(台灯)

Idioms

  • Clean the table and wait for the guest(扫榻以待)
  • Table and chair arrangement(桌椅板凳)
  • Table talk(桌边谈话)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Tables have been central to Chinese culture for dining, study, and tea ceremonies since ancient times.
  • Traditional Chinese tables were often made of fine woods like rosewood or mahogany, reflecting status and craftsmanship.
  • The character 桌 originally derived from 卓 meaning 'high, eminent', reflecting the elevated nature of table surfaces.

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