Definitions
(noun)
house; room
Etymology
Depicts a yurt (𡉉) over a room (室).
About
The character "屋" originates from an early conceptualization of a shelter or covering, with its structural composition integrating the semantic components "尸", which can imply a protective cover or person, and "至", indicating arrival or placement, together evoking the idea of a space where one settles and is enclosed. Its meaning gradually shifted from a broad reference to any tent or roof to a more specific designation for a house or an interior room, reflecting a refinement in the term's application to built environments. The traditional form of this character has remained consistent without simplification, maintaining these elemental parts throughout its history and underscoring a stable association with domestic architecture.
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这屋子真干净。
屋顶上有一只鸟。
我们正在盖新屋。
屋里的灯光很暗。
这间房屋历史悠久。
暴雨导致屋顶漏水。
他们租了一间临街的屋子。
屋内的装饰风格非常现代。