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A2 noun Neutral 1 min read

课桌

kèzhuō /kʰɤ t͡ʂwo˥˩/

A 'kèzhuō' is a student's desk found in a classroom, essential for learning activities.

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课桌 in 30 Seconds

  • School desk for students in classrooms.
  • Used for studying, writing, and holding books.
  • A fundamental tool for learning.

Overview

课桌（kèzhuō）是一个非常基础且常用的中文词汇，主要指学校教室里供学生使用的桌子。它承载着学生学习、写字、阅读和放置课本、文具等多种功能，是学生校园生活不可或缺的一部分。课桌的设计通常考虑到实用性和耐用性，材质多样，从早期的木质到现在的复合材料或金属框架，都旨在为学生提供一个稳定、舒适的学习平台。在中国，课桌的形象深入人心，与学生时代紧密相连。

课桌的使用非常直接，通常与“上课”（shàngkè - attend class）、“学习”（xuéxí - study）、“写字”（xiězì - write characters）、“放书”（fàng shū - place books）等动词搭配。例如，“请把书放在课桌上”（Please put the book on the desk）或“我在课桌上写作业”（I am doing homework on the desk）。在描述教室环境时，课桌也常常被提及，如“教室里摆满了整齐的课桌”。

课桌最常出现在与教育相关的场景中，包括：

**文学艺术作品**：在描写学生生活或校园场景的文学、影视作品中，课桌是重要的道具和象征。

与“课桌”相似的词汇包括“书桌”（shūzhuō）和“办公桌”（bàngōngzhuō）。

  • 书桌：书桌通常指在家中使用，用于阅读、写作、学习或工作的桌子。它可能比课桌更个性化，设计也更多样，不一定局限于学生使用。
  • 办公桌：办公桌是专为办公室或工作场所设计的桌子，主要用于放置电脑、文件等办公用品，使用者通常是成年人或职员。

“课桌”则特指学校教室里的那种，具有其特定的功能和使用人群（学生）。虽然三者都是桌子，但使用场景和主要用户有所区别。

Examples

1

请把你的书本放到课桌上。

everyday

Please put your books on the school desk.

2

教室的课桌排列得十分整齐。

descriptive

The classroom desks were arranged very neatly.

3

他趴在课桌上睡着了。

informal

He fell asleep with his head on the desk.

4

研究表明，课桌的高度与学生的坐姿有直接关系。

academic

Research indicates that desk height has a direct relationship with students' posture.

Common Collocations

放课桌上 put on the desk
课桌椅 desk and chair (school furniture)
教室的课桌 classroom desks

Common Phrases

一张课桌

a school desk

课桌上的笔

pen on the desk

课桌文化

desk culture (referring to student interactions/graffiti etc.)

Often Confused With

课桌 vs 书桌 (shūzhuō)
'Kèzhuō' specifically refers to a desk in a school classroom used by students. 'Shūzhuō' is a more general term for a desk used for reading and writing, often found at home.
课桌 vs 桌子 (zhuōzi)
'Zhuōzi' is the general word for 'table' or 'desk'. 'Kèzhuō' is a specific type of 'zhuōzi' used in educational settings.

Grammar Patterns

Noun + (上/里/旁) + Verb (e.g., 在课桌上写字 - write on the desk) Quantifier + 课桌 (e.g., 一张课桌 - one desk) 形容词 + 课桌 (e.g., 旧课桌 - old desk)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term 'kèzhuō' is primarily used in the context of primary and secondary schools, and sometimes universities. It refers specifically to the furniture provided for students within a classroom setting. While a student might use a 'shūzhuō' (study desk) at home, the 'kèzhuō' is the institutional desk at school.

Common Mistakes

Learners might sometimes use 'kèzhuō' too broadly for any desk, including those at home or in an office. It's important to remember its specific association with the school classroom environment.

Tips

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Visualize the Classroom

Imagine a typical classroom scene in China. Picture students sitting at their desks, books open, pens in hand. This helps solidify the image of a 'kèzhuō'.
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Don't Confuse with 'Desk'

While 'desk' is the English translation, remember 'kèzhuō' specifically implies a school context. Avoid using it for a home office desk.
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Symbol of Education

The 'kèzhuō' is a powerful symbol of education and the student experience in Chinese culture, often evoking nostalgia for school days.

Word Origin

The word is a compound of '课' (kè), meaning lesson or class, and '桌' (zhuō), meaning table or desk. It literally translates to 'lesson desk' or 'class desk', clearly indicating its function and location.

Cultural Context

The 'kèzhuō' is a familiar sight for anyone who has attended school in China. It represents the shared experience of learning and often evokes feelings of nostalgia. Its presence signifies a place of study and discipline within the educational system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kè' (class/lesson) + 'zhuō' (desk) = the desk you use for your lessons at school.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“课桌”特指学校教室里供学生使用的桌子。“书桌”则更广泛，泛指在家中或其他地方用于学习、阅读、写字或工作的桌子，不一定专属于学生。
课桌的大小并没有一个绝对统一的标准，会因学校、地区和年代而有所不同。但通常设计上会考虑容纳课本、笔记本和文具，并提供足够的书写空间。
学生主要用课桌来写字、看书、做作业、放置课本和文具等。它是学生在课堂上进行学习活动的主要平台。
虽然主要在教室，但在一些培训机构、自习室，甚至在家中为孩子设置的学习角，也可能使用类似课桌的桌子。有时在二手交易中也会出现。

Test Yourself

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教室里摆放着许多整齐的______。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: a

空格处需要一个名词，指教室里成排摆放的物品，与“整齐”搭配，最符合语境的是“课桌”。

multiple choice

Which is the best English translation for '课桌'?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

选项b最准确地指出了课桌是在学校教室里使用的桌子，比笼统的 'desk' 或 'table' 更具体。

sentence building

请将“我”、“课桌”、“写”、“在”、“作业”这几个词语组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: c

句子“我在课桌上写作业”结构完整，语意清晰，符合中文表达习惯。

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