You'll often hear the word 厨房 (chú fáng) when talking about cooking or food. It literally means 'kitchen.' It's a fundamental word for describing parts of a house or where food is prepared. Think of it as a very common and essential noun in daily conversations. You'll definitely want to add this to your basic vocabulary!
You'll hear 厨房 (chúfáng) all the time in daily conversation. It's the standard word for 'kitchen' in Chinese.
For example, if you want to say 'my kitchen', you'd say '我的厨房' (wǒ de chúfáng).
If you're talking about cooking in the kitchen, you might say '在厨房做饭' (zài chúfáng zuòfàn), meaning 'to cook in the kitchen'.
It's a very practical word to know for describing your home or asking where things are.
When talking about 厨房 (chú fáng), which means kitchen, it's interesting to note the characters. 厨 (chú) refers to cooking, and 房 (fáng) means room or house. So, literally, it's the 'cooking room'.
This word is quite straightforward and used universally in Chinese for any kind of kitchen, whether in a home, restaurant, or other establishment. There aren't many highly advanced nuances beyond its basic meaning, but you might hear phrases like 开放式厨房 (kāi fàng shì chú fáng) for an open-plan kitchen, or 厨房用具 (chú fáng yòng jù) for kitchen utensils.
Alright, let's talk about 厨房 (chúfáng), which means 'kitchen.' It's a pretty straightforward word, but knowing when and how to use it correctly is key. This section will help you get clear on 厨房 and avoid any mix-ups.
§ What 厨房 means
- DEFINITION
- The room in a house or building where food is prepared and cooked.
Simple enough, right? It's the standard word for kitchen. You'll use it in most everyday situations.
我妈妈正在厨房里做饭。
Wǒ māma zhèngzài chúfáng lǐ zuòfàn.
My mom is cooking in the kitchen.
这间公寓的厨房很小。
Zhè jiān gōngyù de chúfáng hěn xiǎo.
The kitchen in this apartment is very small.
§ When to use 厨房
You can use 厨房 for pretty much any type of kitchen:
- Your kitchen at home.
- A kitchen in a restaurant.
- A kitchen in an office building.
- Even a portable or outdoor kitchen, though sometimes more specific terms might be used in those cases.
§ Similar words and alternatives
While 厨房 is your go-to, there are a couple of related terms you might hear. Don't confuse them with 厨房 itself:
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厨房用具 (chúfáng yòngjù): This means 'kitchen utensils' or 'kitchenware.' It refers to the tools and equipment you find *in* the kitchen, not the room itself.
我们买了新的厨房用具。
Wǒmen mǎile xīn de chúfáng yòngjù.
We bought new kitchen utensils. -
灶台 (zàotái): This specifically means a 'kitchen counter' or 'stove top.' It's a part of the kitchen, not the whole room.
请把菜放在灶台上。
Qǐng bǎ cài fàng zài zàotái shàng.
Please put the dishes on the counter/stove top. -
伙房 (huǒfáng): This is an older or more specific term, often referring to a 'mess hall kitchen' or a kitchen in a military camp, school, or other large institution. You won't use this for your home kitchen. Stick with 厨房 for everyday use.
§ Summary for 厨房
You've got this. 厨房 is the word you need for 'kitchen.' It's clear, it's common, and it works in almost all situations. Just remember to use it for the room itself, not the items within it. Keep practicing, and it'll become second nature.
How Formal Is It?
"此酒店每间客房均配备独立厨房。"
"我家的厨房很干净。"
"去厨房看看有什么吃的。"
"妈妈在厨房里做好吃的饭。"
"我得去后厨帮忙。"
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Measuring words for rooms: Use 间 (jiān) as the measuring word for rooms, including kitchens.
一间厨房 (yī jiān chúfáng) - one kitchen
Prepositional phrase '在...里' (zài...lǐ): To indicate 'in the kitchen,' use '在厨房里' (zài chúfáng lǐ).
我在厨房里做饭 (wǒ zài chúfáng lǐ zuò fàn) - I am cooking in the kitchen.
Describing the kitchen: Place adjectives before the noun. For example, '大的厨房' (dà de chúfáng) means 'big kitchen.'
我家的厨房很大 (wǒ jiā de chúfáng hěn dà) - My family's kitchen is very big.
Verb-object structure: Common verbs used with '厨房' include 做饭 (zuò fàn) - to cook, and 打扫 (dǎsǎo) - to clean.
请打扫厨房 (qǐng dǎsǎo chúfáng) - Please clean the kitchen.
Expressing possession: Use '的' (de) to show possession. For example, '我的厨房' (wǒ de chúfáng) means 'my kitchen.'
这是我的厨房 (zhè shì wǒ de chúfáng) - This is my kitchen.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
这是我的厨房。
Zhè shì wǒ de chúfáng. (This is my kitchen.)
厨房里有什么？
Chúfáng lǐ yǒu shénme? (What's in the kitchen?)
我在厨房做饭。
Wǒ zài chúfáng zuò fàn. (I am cooking in the kitchen.)
厨房很大。
Chúfáng hěn dà. (The kitchen is very big.)
你的厨房在哪里？
Nǐ de chúfáng zài nǎlǐ? (Where is your kitchen?)
我的厨房很干净。
Wǒ de chúfáng hěn gānjìng. (My kitchen is very clean.)
厨房里没有水。
Chúfáng lǐ méiyǒu shuǐ. (There is no water in the kitchen.)
他喜欢在厨房吃饭。
Tā xǐhuān zài chúfáng chīfàn. (He likes to eat in the kitchen.)
खुद को परखो 18 सवाल
Describe your ideal kitchen in three sentences. What color is it? What appliances does it have? What do you like to do in it?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我理想的厨房是白色的。它有一个大冰箱和烤箱。我喜欢在厨房里做饭。
Imagine you are inviting a friend over for dinner. Write two sentences telling them what you will cook and where you will cook it.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我今晚会在厨房里做中国菜。请你来我家吃晚餐。
Write a short message to your roommate asking them to clean the kitchen.
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Sample answer
你好，请你打扫一下厨房，谢谢！
What does the speaker's mother do in the kitchen?
Read this passage:
我家厨房很大，里面有冰箱、炉子和洗碗机。我妈妈每天都在厨房里做饭，她做的饭很好吃。我经常在厨房里帮妈妈洗菜。
What does the speaker's mother do in the kitchen?
The passage states '我妈妈每天都在厨房里做饭' (My mother cooks in the kitchen every day).
The passage states '我妈妈每天都在厨房里做饭' (My mother cooks in the kitchen every day).
What does the friend like to do in the kitchen?
Read this passage:
我的朋友喜欢在厨房里喝咖啡。他有一个很小的厨房，但是他觉得很舒服。他的厨房里有很多杯子。
What does the friend like to do in the kitchen?
The passage says '我的朋友喜欢在厨房里喝咖啡' (My friend likes to drink coffee in the kitchen).
The passage says '我的朋友喜欢在厨房里喝咖啡' (My friend likes to drink coffee in the kitchen).
What can the speaker see from the kitchen window?
Read this passage:
我家的厨房在客厅旁边。厨房里有一个窗户，可以看到外面的花园。我喜欢在厨房里听音乐。
What can the speaker see from the kitchen window?
The passage states '厨房里有一个窗户，可以看到外面的花园' (There is a window in the kitchen, and you can see the garden outside).
The passage states '厨房里有一个窗户，可以看到外面的花园' (There is a window in the kitchen, and you can see the garden outside).
Listen to the sentence about a kitchen.
Listen to the sentence about an open-plan kitchen.
Listen to the sentence about a dream kitchen.
Read this aloud:
请描述一下你理想中的厨房是什么样子的。
Focus: 理想中的厨房 (lǐxiǎng zhōng de chúfáng)
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
你认为厨房在家庭生活中扮演着怎样的角色？
Focus: 扮演着怎样的角色 (bànyǎnzhe zěnyàng de juésè)
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
你有没有在厨房里做饭的有趣经历？
Focus: 有趣经历 (yǒuqù jīnglì)
तुमने कहा:
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This sentence describes disposing of kitchen waste into a designated bin. '把' (bǎ) is a structural particle, '厨余垃圾' (chúyú lājī) means kitchen waste, '倒入' (dàorù) means to pour into, '专用桶' (zhuānyòng tǒng) is a special bin, and '内' (nèi) means inside.
This sentence means 'This kitchen is equipped with the most advanced cooking equipment.' '这间' (zhè jiān) means 'this' (for rooms), '厨房' (chúfáng) is kitchen, '配备了' (pèibèi le) means 'is equipped with', '最先进的' (zuì xiānjìn de) means 'the most advanced', and '烹饪设备' (pēngrèn shèbèi) means 'cooking equipment'.
This sentence translates to 'He is busy preparing dinner in the kitchen.' '他' (tā) is he, '在' (zài) indicates location, '厨房里' (chúfáng lǐ) means 'in the kitchen', '忙碌地' (mánglù de) means 'busily', '准备' (zhǔnbèi) is 'to prepare', and '晚餐' (wǎncān) is 'dinner'.
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