Common Usage & Traps
- 桌子 — table
- 书桌 — desk
- 饭桌 — dining table
- 桌前 — in front of the table
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桌桌子桌 is a bound morpheme; it needs a suffix like 子 to stand alone as a noun.
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一张桌一张桌子Measure words like 张 require the full noun 桌子, not the bare 桌.
A tall wooden stand or platform for holding things. A table or desk; also a classifier for a tableful of dishes or guests. Wood (木) beneath the tall component 卓 forms a raised wooden table.
桌 is a bound morpheme; it needs a suffix like 子 to stand alone as a noun.
Measure words like 张 require the full noun 桌子, not the bare 桌.
桌 is a bound root; it must combine with 子 to form a standalone noun.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone noun | 桌子 | 桌 |
| With measure word | 一张桌子 | 一张桌 |
| In compounds | 书桌, 饭桌 | 书桌子 (incorrect) |
桌 is a table; 椅 is a chair. They are different pieces of furniture.
| Dimension | 桌 | 椅 |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | table | chair |
| Typical use | 书桌, 饭桌 | 椅子, 桌椅 |
| Shape | flat top, legs | seat with backrest |
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
整桌的 龙虾、和牛,他一点儿没有碰,全程只动了三次筷子:一筷子鱼,一根青菜,半碗汤。
可他一开口, 整桌 人都停下来听。
烤和牛 上桌 的时候别人都在夹。
我问他您刚才 饭桌 上怎么不吃东西。
今晚那 桌 饭三万二,每一口菜都是别人的试探。
那 桌 全是鲍、参、翅、肚,一多半儿见都没见过。
从那以后他才学会了, 饭桌 上吃得越少,别人越拿不准你,越拿不准就越不敢动你。
肚子里那一 桌 三万多的饭菜还没消化,沉甸甸的。
This is a short dialogue about a shopping trip. A woman buys many things, including food, drinks, furniture, and pet food, while her boyfriend reminds her not to overspend.
你喜欢的那个 桌子 和椅子,我也买了。”
我的男友:“我喜欢的 桌椅 ?
哪个 桌椅 ?”
我:“上个星期天,你说你喜欢他们的那个 桌子 和那个电脑椅。
我的男友说:“那个 桌子 和椅子有点儿太贵了。
那些 桌子 、椅子什么的,这个星期都便宜了,都不贵。”
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
老先生天天都坐在七号 桌子 前。
一天晚上,大中去七号 桌子 前。
他天天晚上九点下班,我坐在七号 桌子 前看他。
七号 桌 天天是您的。
老先生坐在七号 桌子 前,喝了第一口热茶。
Enjoy this simple story about a patient and a mysterious apple. It shows how a small act of kindness can make someone feel at home, and you'll learn key words for feelings and daily life.
天天下午, 桌子上 都会多出一个很大的苹果。
桌子上 有老先生写的字:“我的朋友,你天天都好!”
This short, soothing piece is about missing someone on a rainy night. The sentences are simple and repeat often, so you can practice reading while feeling the warm emotion.
我坐在 桌 前,在喝一杯茶,一杯热热的茶。
In this warm dialogue, a parent introduces their family at a restaurant. A teacher gently corrects common mistakes about family words and names, making it perfect for HSK 2 learners.
那是我的爱人,那张 桌子 ,右边那个。
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
大中到饭店前,看见老先生一个人坐在 桌子 前,在看外边。
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