noun HSK 4
Traditional 廚具
chú
kitchen utensils · kitchenware · cooking equipment

Meaning

厨具 refers to tools and equipment used in cooking and food preparation. This includes everything from knives and cutting boards to pots, pans, spatulas, and other implements used in the kitchen. It's a general term that encompasses both small utensils and larger cooking equipment.

Usage

This is a standard, neutral term used in everyday contexts when discussing kitchen equipment. It's commonly seen in shopping contexts (buying kitchenware), home design discussions, or when talking about cooking needs. Native speakers often use it when referring to the complete set of tools needed for cooking, rather than individual items.

Examples

  1. 01
    我们需要去商场买些新的厨具
    Wǒmen xūyào shāngchǎng mǎi xiē xīn de chú .
    We need to go to the mall to buy some new kitchen utensils.
  2. 02
    这家店的厨具质量很好,价格也合理。
    Zhè jiā diàn de chú zhìliàng hěn hǎo, jiàgé hélǐ.
    This store's kitchenware is of good quality and the prices are reasonable too.

Characters

Measure words

  • jiàn一件厨具
  • tào一套厨具

Common collocations

  • 厨具
    chú diàn
    kitchenware store
  • 厨具
    mǎi chú
    to buy kitchen utensils
  • 厨具用品
    chú yòng pǐn
    kitchen supplies
  • 不锈钢厨具
    xiù gāng chú
    stainless steel kitchenware

Origin

厨 originally meant 'kitchen' or 'cook,' while 具 means 'tool' or 'implement.' The compound literally means 'kitchen tools,' a straightforward combination reflecting its meaning.

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