'工具屉' (gōngjù tì) literally combines '工' (work), '具' (tool or implement), and '屉' (drawer), forming a compound noun meaning 'tool drawer' — a dedicated drawer used to store tools, commonly found in workshops, garages, toolboxes, or even kitchen cabinets for utensils. It emphasizes function over form: the drawer exists specifically to organize and hold tools, not general items.

This term is neutral and widely understood across Mandarin-speaking regions, though it’s more common in spoken and practical contexts than formal writing. It often appears in descriptions of furniture (e.g., workbenches with multiple tool drawers), DIY instructions, or inventory lists. Unlike broader terms like '抽屉' (chōutì, 'drawer') or '储物柜' (chǔwùguì, 'storage cabinet'), '工具屉' specifies purpose — the contents define the container. It may also appear in compound phrases like '工具屉面板' (tool drawer faceplate) or '带工具屉的工作台' (workbench with tool drawer).