邸 (dǐ) - Official residence & mansion

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dǐ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

橙丁

邸 · dǐ

Official residence;

mansion;

inn;

lodging house;

historically refers to the residence of feudal lords or officials.

Official residencemansioninn

Usage highlights

Official residenceAmbassador's residencePrime minister's official residenceFeudal residenceManor houseInn

Synonyms

  • 府— mansion; official residence
  • 宅— residence; house
  • 官舍— official residence

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stayed at an official residence (官邸).
  • The ambassador's residence (大使官邸) is heavily guarded.
  • This was the residence of a feudal lord (诸侯邸).

Collocations

  • Official residence(官邸)
  • Ambassador's residence(大使官邸)
  • Prime minister's official residence(首相官邸)
  • Feudal residence(府邸)
  • Manor house(邸宅)
  • Inn(邸舍)

Idioms

  • No specific common idioms featuring 邸 as the primary character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 邸 referred to the residences of feudal lords, high officials, or nobles when they were in the capital.
  • It also denoted inns or lodging houses for officials traveling on government business.
  • The character reflects the hierarchical social structure and the importance of official stations in imperial China.

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