About
The character "宅" finds its origins in the concept of a dwelling, constructed from the roof radical 宀 placed above the component 乇, which historically served a phonetic role. Its core meaning as a house or residence has remained consistent, yet over time the character's semantic scope broadened to encompass the act of inhabiting a space. This evolution is reflected in contemporary language where "宅" extends beyond physical structures to characterize a lifestyle of sustained domesticity, often applied to individuals who predominantly engage in home-centered activities, thus shifting the term from denoting a place to describing a mode of existence.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
他周末喜欢宅在家。
他是个标准的宅男。
你不能再这么宅下去了。
她宅在家里看了一整天书。
现代住宅设计得很漂亮。
网购让宅生活变得更方便。
如果明天下雨，我就宅家打游戏。
与其宅在家里焦虑，不如出门散散心。