碗橱 (wǎn chú) — cupboard for tableware; kitchen cabinet; sideboard
Definition
A cupboard or kitchen cabinet specifically for storing bowls, plates, and other tableware — named after what it holds (碗 = bowls), unlike a general 柜子 which is for clothes or general storage.
noun
cupboard for tablewarekitchen cabinetsideboard
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 碗橱。Tā bǎ suǒ yǒu wǎn dié dōu fàng jìn wǎn chú lǐ le.She put all the dishes into the cupboard.
- 碗橱，。Zhè ge wǎn chú shì shí mù zuò de, hěn jiē shi.This cupboard is made of solid wood and is very sturdy.
- 碗橱，。Chú fáng lǐ yǒu yí gè xīn wǎn chú, yòng lái fàng cān jù.There is a new cupboard in the kitchen for storing tableware.
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