平房

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Meaning and Usage

"平房" (píngfáng) refers to a single-story house or bungalow, typically with a flat or gently sloping roof. It contrasts with multi-story buildings and is common in suburban or rural areas.

Common Contexts

People often use "平房" when describing housing types, especially emphasizing simplicity, affordability, or traditional style. It can also evoke a nostalgic or quiet living environment.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 平房 (píngfáng qū): bungalow district, used to describe neighborhoods mainly composed of single-story houses.
  • 平房 (zhù píngfáng): to live in a bungalow, a common phrase when discussing residence.
  • 平房 (lǎo píngfáng): old bungalow, often implying historical or traditional housing.

Usage Tips

When using "平房," speakers often imply a modest, practical home rather than a luxurious one. It is less formal than "住宅" (residence) and more specific than just "房子" (house). Avoid confusing it with "公寓" (apartment) or "别墅" (villa), which denote different housing types.

Example Sentences

They live in a quiet bungalow surrounded by many trees.

Bungalows are usually cheaper than multi-story buildings and suitable for

There are many historic bungalows in the old district, full of nostalgic