橱 (chú) - Cabinet, wardrobe, closet — a piece of furniture

橱Tone 2

chú ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

橱 · chú

Cabinet, wardrobe, closet — a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing items.

Cabinet, wardrobe, closet — a piece of furniture

Usage highlights

WardrobeCabinetBookcaseDisplay windowKitchen cabinetWardrobe closet

Synonyms

  • 柜— cabinet, cupboard
  • 箱— chest, box

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The clothes are in the wardrobe (衣柜).
  • This kitchen has modern cabinets (橱柜).
  • We bought a new bookcase (书橱) for the study.
  • The display case (橱窗) attracted many customers.

Collocations

  • Wardrobe(衣柜)
  • Cabinet(橱柜)
  • Bookcase(书橱)
  • Display window(橱窗)
  • Kitchen cabinet(碗橱)
  • Wardrobe closet(衣橱)

Idioms

  • No specific common idioms feature this character prominently

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made of wood, cabinets and wardrobes were important furniture in Chinese households for storing valuables and clothing.
  • The character reflects the practical nature of Chinese furniture design, emphasizing storage and organization.
  • In commercial contexts, 橱窗 (display windows) became important in modern Chinese retail culture.

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