主厨

主廚

zhǔchú

noun #15,885

Meanings

1 chef
2 head cook

Characters

main; primary; host

Examples

这家餐厅的主厨来自法国。

Zhè jiā cāntīng de zhǔchú lái zì Fǎguó.

This restaurant's chef is from France.

今天由我来主厨。

Jīntiān yóu wǒ lái zhǔchú.

I'll be the chef today.

Tips

usage

Can function as both a noun (the chef) and a verb (to be the chef / to do the cooking). As a verb it implies taking charge of the kitchen.

Stroke Order

主 zhǔ

厨 chú