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“closet” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyī guì

Example

把外套挂在衣柜里。bǎ wài tào guà zài yī guì lǐ

Hang the coat in the closet.

Illustration for 衣柜 (closet)

How to say “closet” in Chinese

“Closet” in Chinese is 衣柜 (yī guì).

Bedroom furniture with rails, shelves, or drawers that stores hanging and folded clothes in one organized place.

Full entry for 衣柜: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 衣柜

我打开了衣柜,找不到那件蓝色的外套。wǒ dǎ kāi le yī guì zhǎo bú dào nà jiàn lán sè de wài tào

I opened the closet but couldn't find that blue coat.

Tips for using 衣柜

  • The word can cover both freestanding and built-in storage, so a location or installation detail often prevents a listener from picturing the wrong kind of furniture.

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