Meaning and Usage
"厨房" (chúfáng) means "kitchen," the room or space in a house where cooking is done. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation to refer to the place for food preparation.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "厨房" when talking about cooking activities, kitchen appliances, or the design and layout of a home. It can also appear in safety contexts, such as smoke alarms or fire hazards related to the kitchen.
Collocations and Patterns
- 厨房做饭 (chúfáng zuò fàn): cook in the kitchen
- 厨房设计 (chúfáng shèjì): kitchen design
- 厨房用具 (chúfáng yòngjù): kitchen utensils
These collocations highlight typical ways to talk about kitchen activities or features.
Usage Notes
"厨房" is a neutral, standard term suitable for all registers, from casual conversation to formal descriptions. It specifically refers to the cooking area, unlike more general words for rooms or houses. Avoid confusing it with "餐厅" (dining room), which is where people eat rather than cook.
Character Insights
The character "厨" relates to cooking or kitchen, and "房" means room or building. Together, they form the compound meaning the room for cooking.
Understanding "厨房" well helps learners talk naturally about daily life, home, and food preparation.