灶
zào
stove; kitchen range
Character
Example phrases
- 老宅里那口土灶已经停用了多年，却仍保留着一家人的记忆。 Lǎozhái lǐ nà kǒu tǔzào yǐjīng tíngyòng le duō nián, què réng bǎoliú zhe yì jiā rén de jìyì. The earthen stove in the old house has not been used for many years, yet it still preserves the family's memories.
- 妈妈在灶上炖了一锅汤，香味飘满了整个院子。 Māma zài zào shang dùnle yī guō tāng, xiāngwèi piāo mǎnle zhěnggè yuànzi. Mom simmered a pot of soup on the stove, and the aroma filled the whole courtyard.
- 农村的土灶烧的是柴火，做出的饭菜特别香。 Nóngcūn de tǔzào shāo de shì cháihuǒ, zuò chū de fàncài tèbié xiāng. Rural earthen stoves burn firewood, and the food cooked on them tastes especially good.
Related words
- 烟囱 yāncōng chimney; smokestack
- 自理 zìlǐ to take care of oneself; self-care
- 蚊帐 wénzhàng mosquito net
- 作息 zuòxī work and rest routine
- 摇篮 yáolán cradle; birthplace
- 住处 zhùchù residence; dwelling; place to stay
- 盏 zhǎn measure word for lamps, lights, cups, etc.
- 温馨 wēnxīn warm and cosy; heart-warming
- 席 xí seat; mat; banquet; classifier for banquets or speeches
- 一干二净 yìgān'èrjìng thoroughly; completely
- 屋檐 wūyán eaves
- 整洁 zhěngjié neat; tidy; clean and orderly