When traveling or living in a Chinese-speaking country, understanding and being able to use housing and accommodation phrases can be incredibly useful. This article aims to introduce you to key phrases and vocabulary that will help you navigate the world of housing in Chinese.
房子 (fángzi) – This word refers to a house or any form of residential building.
我想买一栋大房子。
公寓 (gōngyù) – Refers to an apartment or flat. It is a common type of accommodation in urban areas.
我在市中心租了一套公寓。
租 (zū) – This verb means to rent. It can be used for anything from apartments to cars.
他打算租一间房子。
租金 (zūjīn) – This is the noun for rent (the amount of money paid for rental accommodation).
租金每月需要支付两千元。
合同 (hétong) – This word means contract or agreement. It’s important when renting or buying property.
签订合同之前请仔细阅读条款。
房东 (fángdōng) – The landlord or owner of a rented property.
房东今天来检查房子。
房客 (fángkè) – This word refers to a tenant or renter.
房客每个月初支付租金。
押金 (yājīn) – Refers to a security deposit which is usually refundable at the end of a rental agreement, assuming there are no damages.
押金将在合同结束时退还。
续租 (xùzū) – This means to renew a lease.
我的租约快到期了，我想续租。
搬家 (bānjiā) – This verb means to move house.
我们下个月要搬家。
装修 (zhuāngxiū) – This refers to renovation or redecoration.
新公寓需要装修。
家具 (jiājù) – Furniture.
他们买了很多新家具。
室友 (shìyǒu) – Roommate or housemate.
我的室友很干净。
邻居 (línjū) – This word means neighbor.
我们的邻居非常友好。
物业 (wùyè) – Property management.
物业管理很到位。
市中心 (shì zhōngxīn) – Downtown or city center.
他的公寓在市中心。
郊区 (jiāoqū) – Suburb or suburban area.
他们住在郊区，环境很好。
乡村 (xiāngcūn) – Countryside or rural area.
她在乡村有一座美丽的房子。
单元 (dānyuán) – Unit in a building.
这个单元有五间房间。
楼层 (lóucéng) – Floor in a building.
我的公寓在第三楼层。
电梯 (diàntī) – Elevator.
电梯正在维修。
楼梯 (lóutī) – Stairs.
请使用楼梯。
出租 (chūzū) – To rent out or lease out.
他准备出租他的房子。
入住 (rùzhù) – To check in or move in.
我们明天入住新公寓。
退房 (tuìfáng) – To check out or move out.
请在上午十一点前退房。
看房 (kànfáng) – To view or inspect a property.
明天我们去看房。
By familiarizing yourself with these phrases, you’ll be better equipped to handle various situations related to housing and accommodation while in a Chinese-speaking environment. Whether you’re renting an apartment, moving houses, or dealing with landlords, these words and phrases will surely come in handy.
