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March 24, 2026
窗户(窗戶)chuānghu(chuang1hu5)
The term 窗户 (chuānghù) refers to a window, an opening in the wall of a building that allows light, air, and visibility. It is commonly used in both residential and commercial contexts to describe various types of windows, such as those found in houses or offices.
Frequency#1901DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, windows are not just functional; they often symbolize openness and connection to the outside world. Traditional Chinese architecture features beautifully designed windows that reflect cultural aesthetics.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big 'window' (窗) with an 'open house' (户) sign hanging on it. The character 窗 looks like a frame holding a glass pane, while 户 resembles an entrance, helping you remember that a 窗户 is an entrance to light and air.
Meanings of 窗户
chuānghu(chuang1hu5)
1window
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窗户Simplified
窗戶Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1901Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 窗户
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玻璃窗 (bōlí chuāng) - use 窗户 for a general term referring to any window, while 玻璃窗 specifically refers to a glass window.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big 'window' (窗) with an 'open house' (户) sign hanging on it. The character 窗 looks like a frame holding a glass pane, while 户 resembles an entrance, helping you remember that a 窗户 is an entrance to light and air.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the measure words used with 窗户; the most common ones are 个 (gè) and 扇 (shàn). Typically, 扇 is used for the concept of a single window pane, while 个 is more general. Avoid mixing these up in conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 窗户 connects well with other home-related vocabulary, such as 门 (mén, door) and 房间 (fángjiān, room). Focus on using it in context to describe your living space or when discussing architecture.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, windows are not just functional; they often symbolize openness and connection to the outside world. Traditional Chinese architecture features beautifully designed windows that reflect cultural aesthetics.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 窗户 with 玻璃 (bōlí, glass) and mistakenly say '我有玻璃' (wǒ yǒu bōlí, I have glass) when they mean 'I have a window'. The correct phrase is '我有窗户' (wǒ yǒu chuānghù).
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Grammar Patterns of 窗户
窗户 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 2 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.
All deck fittings, windows, hatches and doors had been fastened.
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她溜下床，蹑手蹑脚地走到窗户旁边。
tā liū xià chuáng， ， niè shǒu niè jiǎo dì zǒu dào chuāng hù páng。
She slipped out of bed and tiptoed to the window.
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多兰将头探出窗户向欢呼的人们致谢。
duō lán jiāng tóu tàn chū chuāng hù xiàng huān hū de rén mén zhì xiè。
Doran stuck his head out of the window to acknowledge the cheering.
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窗户推不开。
chuāng hù tuī bù kāi。
The window refused to budge.
Cultural Notes for 窗户
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, windows are not just functional; they often symbolize openness and connection to the outside world. Traditional Chinese architecture features beautifully designed windows that reflect cultural aesthetics.
Frequently Asked Questions about 窗户
窗 (chuāng) generally refers to the window frame or the concept of a window, while 窗户 (chuānghù) specifically means the window as a functional element of a building.
You would say '打开窗户' (dǎkāi chuānghù) to mean 'open the window'.
Yes, 窗户 can refer to any type of window, but in some contexts, you might need to specify the type using additional descriptors.
