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How do you say "stove" in Chinese?
炉子
lú zi
In Chinese, "stove" is 炉子.
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Pronunciation
Say 'loo' (rising tone) then 'zi' (neutral tone). Keep it light and quick.
Writing and usage
Two characters. 炉 has eight strokes and contains the fire radical, showing it produces heat. 子 adds the diminutive sense.
Example sentence
我在炉子上做饭。
I cook food on the stove.
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How to remember 炉子
炉 has the fire radical on the left side. Remember 'loo' (炉) sounds like 'low', and a stove sits low on the ground.
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Questions about 炉子
How do you say "stove" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "stove" is 炉子. It is a noun.
How is 炉子 written in Chinese?
Two characters. 炉 has eight strokes and contains the fire radical, showing it produces heat. 子 adds the diminutive sense.
How is 炉子 used in a sentence?
Use 炉子 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 我在炉子上做饭。 (I cook food on the stove.).
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