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“drawer” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchōu tì

Example

抽屉里有我的钥匙。chōu tì lǐ yǒu wǒ de yào shi

My key is in the drawer.

Illustration for 抽屉 (drawer)

How to say “drawer” in Chinese

“Drawer” in Chinese is 抽屉 (chōu tì).

A box-shaped compartment that slides out of furniture for storing small items.

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

Example sentences with 抽屉

我把重要的文件放进了抽屉。wǒ bǎ zhòng yào de wén jiàn fàng jìn le chōu tì

I put the important documents in the drawer.

Tips for using 抽屉

  • Everyday requests often pair this noun with movement verbs such as 拉开 (lā kāi, "pull open") and 关上 (guān shàng, "close"), making the opening or closing action clear.

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