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March 24, 2026
桌子zhuōzi(zhuo1zi5)
桌子 (zhuōzi) refers to a table or desk, commonly used for dining, studying, or working. It is a versatile piece of furniture found in homes, offices, and schools, serving various functions depending on the context.
Frequency#1651DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the dining table is often a central gathering place for family meals, reflecting the importance of family and communal dining. It represents hospitality and social interaction.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large wooden table where you can 'zhuō' (桌) your books and 'zi' (子) your notes. The character 桌 combines the radical for wood (木) with a phonetic element, reminding you that it's a sturdy wooden piece of furniture.
Meanings of 桌子
zhuōzi(zhuo1zi5)
1table
2desk
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About 桌子
桌子Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1651Frequency Rank
张Measure Word
HSK 2.0L1HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
椅子 (yǐzi) refers to a chair, which is a different type of furniture used for sitting, while 桌子 (zhuōzi) is specifically for placing items on or working at.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large wooden table where you can 'zhuō' (桌) your books and 'zi' (子) your notes. The character 桌 combines the radical for wood (木) with a phonetic element, reminding you that it's a sturdy wooden piece of furniture.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 桌子, as incorrect tones may lead to misunderstanding. It is often combined with classifiers like 张 (zhāng) for flat objects and 套 (tào) for sets, which can confuse beginners.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 1 vocabulary word, 桌子 connects with other common nouns like 椅子 (yǐzi - chair) and 书 (shū - book). Focus on recognizing and using it in simple sentences about furniture.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the dining table is often a central gathering place for family meals, reflecting the importance of family and communal dining. It represents hospitality and social interaction.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 桌子 with other words like 台 (tái), which means platform or stand. Remember that 桌子 specifically refers to tables and desks. For example, saying '我买了一个台子' (Wǒ mǎile yī gè táizi) instead of '桌子' is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 桌子
桌子 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
In Chinese culture, the dining table is often a central gathering place for family meals, reflecting the importance of family and communal dining. It represents hospitality and social interaction.
Frequently Asked Questions about 桌子
桌子 refers to a table or desk, while 椅子 means chair. They are often used together in the context of dining or working.
You can say '我有一个桌子' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè zhuōzi), meaning 'I have a table.'
Yes, 桌子 is used in both informal and formal contexts when referring to tables or desks.
