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house in Chinese

house in Chinese is 房子, 房屋 — house means a building where people live, typically a single family.

house in Chinese

房子
noun
Pronounced: fáng zi
A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word). [from 10th c.]
房子
noun
Pronounced: fáng zi
A dynasty; a family with its ancestors and descendants, especially a royal or noble one. [from 10th c.]
房屋
noun
Pronounced: fáng wū
A dynasty; a family with its ancestors and descendants, especially a royal or noble one. [from 10th c.]

What does "house" mean?

  1. noun A building where people live, typically a single family.
    "They bought their first house on a quiet cul-de-sac."
  2. noun The people who live together in a home; a household.
    "The whole house came down with the flu that week."
  3. noun A building used for a specific business or purpose, often named for it (e.g. publishing house, opera house).
    "The manuscript was rejected by every major publishing house."
  4. noun A branch or chamber of a legislature, or the assembly itself.
    "The bill passed the lower house by a narrow margin."

house in a sentence

  • They bought their first house on a quiet cul-de-sac.
  • The house needed a new roof before winter.
  • The whole house came down with the flu that week.
  • The manuscript was rejected by every major publishing house.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "house" in Chinese?

"house" in Chinese is 房子, 房屋. house means: A building where people live, typically a single family.

How do you pronounce 房子?

"house" in Chinese is 房子, pronounced "fáng zi".

How do you use "house" in a sentence?

Example: "They bought their first house on a quiet cul-de-sac." In Chinese, "house" is 房子, 房屋.

Are there other ways to say "house" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "house": 房子, 房屋.

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