别墅
Traditional: 別墅
bié shù HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

他在郊区买了一栋别墅。
Tā zài jiāoqū mǎi le yī dòng biéshù.
He bought a villa in the suburbs.
这座别墅的设计很现代。
Zhè zuò biéshù de shèjì hěn xiàndài.
The design of this villa is very modern.
别墅周围的环境非常安静。
Biéshù zhōuwéi de huánjìng fēicháng ānjìng.
The environment around the villa is very quiet.
我住在别墅里。
Wǒ zhù zài biéshù lǐ.
I live in a villa.
别墅很大。
Biéshù hěn dà.
The villa is big.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 别 (bié) means 'separate' or 'another,' and 墅 (shù) relates to a 'country house.' Think of it as a 'separate, luxurious house' away from the city—like a retreat for the wealthy.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and used in both spoken and written Chinese. It's common in contexts discussing real estate, wealth, lifestyle, or travel. For example, when describing affluent living or vacation properties.

📖 Grammar Points

As a noun, it can function as a subject, object, or modifier. For example, as a modifier: 别墅的生活 (villa life). It often appears with verbs like 住 (live), 买 (buy), or 建 (build).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, owning a 别墅 is a symbol of wealth and social status, often associated with success. It's a common aspiration but remains inaccessible to most due to high costs, especially in urban areas.

🔄 Similar Words

Compared to 房子 (fángzi, a general term for house) or 住宅 (zhùzhái, residential building), 别墅 specifically denotes luxury and exclusivity. It differs from 公寓 (gōngyù, apartment) as it's usually a standalone property.

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