抽
屉

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The word 抽屉 is formed by combining the character 抽, meaning "to pull", with 屉, meaning "a tier or compartment". Together, they create a compound noun that literally denotes "a pull-out compartment", directly describing the function and structure of a drawer.

Example Sentences Hide

这个抽屉是空的。

Zhège chōuti shì kōng de.

This drawer is empty.

请把文件放进抽屉。

Qǐng bǎ wénjiàn fàng jìn chōuti.

Please put the documents into the drawer.

我从抽屉里拿出一支笔。

Wǒ cóng chōuti lǐ ná chū yī zhī bǐ.

I took a pen out from the drawer.

抽屉里装满了旧照片和信件。

Chōuti lǐ zhuāng mǎn le jiù zhàopiàn hé xìnjiàn.

The drawer is filled with old photos and letters.

如果你找不到钥匙，它可能在抽屉里。

Rúguǒ nǐ zhǎo bù dào yàoshi, tā kěnéng zài chōuti lǐ.

If you can't find the key, it might be in the drawer.

Word Definition - 抽屉

chōu ti drawer

Individual Character Details

抽 chōu
屉 tì