公
寓

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The word "公寓" is formed by combining the character "公", meaning "public", derived from the components "八" (indicating division) and "厶" (private), with the character "寓", meaning "residence", composed of "宀" (roof, denoting a building) and "禺" (serving as a phonetic element). Together, these characters literally denote a "public residence", specifically referring to an apartment or flat.

Example Sentences Hide

我住在城市公寓。

Wǒ zhù zài chéngshì gōngyù.

I live in a city apartment.

他的公寓有一个大阳台。

Tā de gōngyù yǒu yīgè dà yángtái.

His apartment has a big balcony.

我们正在寻找新公寓。

Wǒmen zhèngzài xúnzhǎo xīn gōngyù.

We are looking for a new apartment.

这间公寓比酒店便宜。

Zhè jiān gōngyù bǐ jiǔdiàn piányí.

This apartment is cheaper than a hotel.

由于附近在施工，公寓里有点吵。

Yóuyú fùjìn zài shīgōng, gōngyù lǐ yǒudiǎn chǎo.

Because there is construction nearby, it's a bit noisy in the apartment.

Word Definition - 公寓

gōng yù apartment building; block of flats (may be a public housing block or a condominium etc) (CL:套[tào])

Individual Character Details

公 gōng
寓 yù, yù