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柜 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
Salix multinervis
cupboard; cabinet; wardrobe
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cupboard
sales counter
sales counter dedicated to a certain kind of product
to come out of the closet
bookcase
liquor cabinet
Ark of the Covenant
strongbox
sales guy
counter for the display of goods
teller
icebox
Notice where 柜 sits in each complete thought.
She folded up the towels and put them away in the cupboard.
Source: Tatoeba #6822543 · CC BY 2.0 FRSami walked up to the counter.
Source: Tatoeba #8743572 · CC BY 2.0 FRThey both agreed to come out of the closet to their family.
Source: Tatoeba #10028105 · CC BY 2.0 FRPut the book on the bottom of the bookshelf.
Source: Tatoeba #13999381 · CC BY 2.0 FRComing out of the closet requires tremendous courage.
Source: Tatoeba #10041977 · CC BY 2.0 FRTom put his money in the safe.
Source: Tatoeba #8739616 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.