This is the 4106th most frequent Chinese word.
厨
"厨" means "kitchen."
In this sentence, '厨' is part of '厨师', meaning 'chef', indicating a professional who works in the kitchen.
这个厨师的手艺非常高超。
This chef's skills are exceptionally excellent.
Here, '厨' appears as part of '厨房', meaning 'kitchen', and '厨具', meaning 'kitchenware', illustrating the space and tools related to cooking.
厨房里有一个漂亮的厨具架。
There is a beautiful kitchenware rack in the kitchen.
In this instance, '厨艺' is used, where '厨' refers to cooking skills and techniques, showing the artistry involved in preparing food.