主厨

主廚

zhǔchú

noun #15,885

Meanings

1 chef
2 head cook

Characters

main; primary; host

Examples

HSK 3

今天由我来主厨。

Jīntiān yóu wǒ lái zhǔchú.

I'll be the chef today.

HSK 5

这家餐厅的主厨来自法国。

Zhè jiā cāntīng de zhǔchú láizì Fǎguó.

This restaurant's chef is from France.

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