櫉 (chú) - Cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe — a piece of furniture

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Cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe — a piece of furniture with shelves, drawers, or compartments for storing or displaying items.

Cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe — a piece of furniture

Usage highlights

WardrobeCabinetCupboardDisplay cabinetStorage cabinetBook cabinet

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The antique cabinet (古董櫉) was beautifully crafted.
  • She organized her clothes in the wardrobe (衣櫉).
  • The kitchen has a new storage cupboard (储物櫉).
  • He displayed his collection in the display cabinet (展示櫉).

Collocations

  • Wardrobe(衣櫉)
  • Cabinet(柜櫉)
  • Cupboard(碗櫉)
  • Display cabinet(展示櫉)
  • Storage cabinet(储物櫉)
  • Book cabinet(书櫉)

Idioms

  • A full cabinet of books(满櫉经史)
  • An empty wardrobe(空櫉无衣)
  • The cabinet's hidden treasures(櫉中秘宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally made of wood, cabinets were important household items in Chinese homes for storing valuables, clothing, and books.
  • In classical Chinese furniture, cabinets often featured intricate carvings and represented family wealth and status.
  • The character appears in various compound words related to storage and organization in domestic spaces.

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