HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
柜 — cupboard
- Reading
- guì
- Meaning
- cupboard; cabinet; counter
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
柜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is guì and it means cupboard; cabinet; counter. 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.
柜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 柜子 (cabinet, cupboard), 专柜 (special counter or display) and 柜台 (counter).
Chinese words containing 柜
Frequently asked questions
What does 柜 mean in Chinese?
柜 means cupboard; cabinet; counter in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 柜 read?
柜 is read guì. Reading it inside real words — 柜子 and 专柜 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 柜 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 柜 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 柜 in a word?
A common word containing 柜 is 柜子 (guì zi) — "cabinet, cupboard". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 柜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 柜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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