Kitchenette

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What it really means

A very small kitchen area, often just a hob, sink, microwave and mini fridge along one wall. Common in studios and bedsits. Fine for simple cooking, hard for a proper stir-fry dinner for friends.

Chinese explanation

非常小的厨房区，通常只有一面墙的灶台、水槽、微波炉和小冰箱。常见于 studio 和 bedsit。做简餐没问题，想炒几个菜请朋友吃饭就困难了。

Example conversation

A: Does the studio have a proper kitchen? B: Just a kitchenette — two hobs and a microwave.

A：这间 studio 有正式厨房吗？ B：只有一个小厨角——两个灶眼和一台微波炉。

What you could say back

“Is there an oven, or just hobs?”

Related phrases

Studio (flat) Open-plan

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