公寓

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Understanding 公寓 (gōngyù)

公寓 refers to an apartment building or complex where multiple families or individuals live. It is a common housing type in urban areas.

Usage and Context

When you say 公寓, you usually mean a multi-unit residential building, often with shared facilities. It is different from 别墅 (detached villa) or 住宅 (ordinary house).

Common Collocations

  • 公寓 (rent an apartment): frequently used by young professionals or students.
  • 公寓 (apartment building): emphasizes the building itself.
  • 公寓 (apartment residents): refers to people living in the apartment.

Register and Tone

公寓 is neutral and widely used in both spoken and written Chinese. It is appropriate in formal contexts like real estate or casual conversations about housing.

Tips

Avoid confusing 公寓 with (house) or 宿舍 (dormitory). 公寓 specifically implies a multi-unit residential building, not a single-family house or temporary lodging.

Example Sentences

I live in an apartment building in the city center; the transportation is

This apartment building has many residents, and there is a small supermarket

Renting an apartment is cheaper than buying a house; it suits young people