noun HSK 2
Traditional 廚房
kitchen
Meaning
厨房 refers to the room in a home or establishment where food is prepared and cooked. It is one of the most essential rooms in Chinese households and restaurants, typically equipped with a stove, sink, and storage for cooking utensils and ingredients.
Usage
This is the standard everyday word for kitchen used across all Chinese-speaking regions. It appears in both spoken and written contexts. Commonly used when discussing home layout, cooking, or giving directions within a house or restaurant.
Examples
- 01妈妈在厨房做饭。.Mom is cooking in the kitchen.
- 02我们的厨房很小，但很干净。, .Our kitchen is small, but very clean.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个厨房
- 间一间厨房
Common collocations
- 在厨房做饭to cook in the kitchen
- 厨房用具kitchen utensils
- 开放式厨房open kitchen
Origin
The word combines 厨 (kitchen/cook) with 房 (room), literally meaning 'cooking room.' The character 厨 originally depicted a kitchen area in ancient Chinese architecture.