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How do you say "cupboard" in Chinese?
橱柜
chú guì
In Chinese, "cupboard" is 橱柜.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'choo gwee' with first high, second falling. Sounds compact and contained.
Writing and usage
Chu (kitchen/store) is ten strokes, gui (cabinet) is nine. Both characters are complex and detailed.
Example sentence
盘子在橱柜里。
The plates are in the cupboard.
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How to remember 橱柜
Chu means cupboard or kitchen storage, gui means cabinet or cupboard - together they emphasize storage for dishes.
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Questions about 橱柜
How do you say "cupboard" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "cupboard" is 橱柜. It is a noun.
How is 橱柜 written in Chinese?
Chu (kitchen/store) is ten strokes, gui (cabinet) is nine. Both characters are complex and detailed.
How is 橱柜 used in a sentence?
Use 橱柜 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 盘子在橱柜里。 (The plates are in the cupboard.).
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