HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
厨 — kitchen
- Reading
- chú
- Meaning
- kitchen; chef
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
厨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is chú and it means kitchen; chef. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
厨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 厨师 (chef, cook) and 厨房 (kitchen).
Chinese words containing 厨
Frequently asked questions
What does 厨 mean in Chinese?
厨 means kitchen; chef in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 厨 read?
厨 is read chú. Reading it inside real words — 厨师 and 厨房 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 厨 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 厨 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 厨 in a word?
A common word containing 厨 is 厨师 (chú shī) — "chef, cook". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 厨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 厨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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