宅 (zhái) - House, residence, dwelling & to live in

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zhái ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 宀

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宅 · zhái

House, residence, dwelling;

to live in;

homebody (someone who prefers staying at home).

House, residence, dwellingto live inhomebody (someone who prefers staying at home).

Usage highlights

ResidenceHomebodyHouseMansionHomestayHouse style

Synonyms

  • 屋— house, room
  • 房— house, room
  • 居— residence, to dwell

Antonyms

  • 野— wild, open field
  • 外— outside, external

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bought a new house (新宅).
  • She is a homebody who rarely goes out (宅女).
  • This is my residence (我的住宅).
  • He spends weekends at home playing games (宅在家里).

Collocations

  • Residence(住宅)
  • Homebody(宅男/宅女)
  • House(宅子)
  • Mansion(宅邸)
  • Homestay(宅居)
  • House style(宅风)

Idioms

  • Deep mansion and grand courtyard(深宅大院)
  • Homebody lifestyle(宅生活)
  • House and land(宅田)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '宅' referred to a dwelling place, often implying a fixed residence.
  • In modern usage, '宅' has evolved to describe people who prefer staying indoors, influenced by Japanese otaku culture.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese values of home and family stability.

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