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橱窗 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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橱窗chúchuāng橱窗 (chúchuāng) refers to a display window, commonly found in shops or stores, where products are showcased to attract customers. It serves a marketing purpose, allowing businesses to present their goods in an appealing way, often featuring seasonal themes or promotions.HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
橱窗chúchuāng(chu2chuang1)

橱窗 (chúchuāng) refers to a display window, commonly found in shops or stores, where products are showcased to attract customers. It serves a marketing purpose, allowing businesses to present their goods in an appealing way, often featuring seasonal themes or promotions.

Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cities, elaborate display windows during festivals or holidays are a common sight, reflecting the importance of visual marketing in retail. These displays often incorporate cultural elements, showcasing traditional crafts or seasonal decorations.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant chef (橱) standing in front of a sparkling window (窗) filled with delicious dishes. The chef is inviting you to look at the beautiful food displayed, helping you remember that a 橱窗 is a window used to showcase items.

About 橱窗

橱窗Simplified
16Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 橱窗

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展示窗 (zhǎnshì chuāng) — use 橱窗 for retail display windows, while 展示窗 is more general for any display window.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a giant chef (橱) standing in front of a sparkling window (窗) filled with delicious dishes. The chef is inviting you to look at the beautiful food displayed, helping you remember that a 橱窗 is a window used to showcase items.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 橱窗 with similar terms like 窗口 (chuāngkǒu), which means 'window' in a more general sense. This word is typically used in formal contexts related to retail and marketing, so it's best suited for discussions about shopping or advertising.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 7 student, focus on understanding how 橱窗 is used in commercial contexts and recognize its role in advertising. This word connects well with other HSK vocabulary related to shopping, such as 买 (mǎi - to buy) and 商店 (shāngdiàn - store).

Cultural Note

In Chinese cities, elaborate display windows during festivals or holidays are a common sight, reflecting the importance of visual marketing in retail. These displays often incorporate cultural elements, showcasing traditional crafts or seasonal decorations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 橱窗 with 窗口, mistakenly using it to refer to any window. For example, saying "我在窗窗看外面" (Wǒ zài chuāngchuāng kàn wàimiàn) is incorrect; it should be "我在窗口看外面" (Wǒ zài chuāngkǒu kàn wàimiàn).

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Cultural Notes for 橱窗

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In Chinese cities, elaborate display windows during festivals or holidays are a common sight, reflecting the importance of visual marketing in retail. These displays often incorporate cultural elements, showcasing traditional crafts or seasonal decorations.

Frequently Asked Questions about 橱窗

It is pronounced as chúchuāng, with the first syllable having a rising tone and the second syllable having a flat tone.