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“cupboard” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinguì zi

Example

把碗放进柜子里。bǎ wǎn fàng jìn guì zi lǐ

Put the bowl in the cupboard.

Illustration for 柜子 (cupboard)

How to say “cupboard” in Chinese

“Cupboard” in Chinese is 柜子 (guì zi).

An upright or box-shaped place for organizing possessions, opened by a door, drawer, or lid.

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

Example sentences with 柜子

他把钥匙放在柜子上面。tā bǎ yào shi fàng zài guì zi shàng miàn

He put the keys on top of the cupboard.

Tips for using 柜子

  • The noun normally appears before a location word, allowing Chinese to distinguish storage inside the unit from placement on its top without adding a preposition.

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