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5 Chinese Home Words Every Beginner Should Know

Learn 5 useful Chinese home words with visual examples. Study each word, read a simple explanation and example sentence, then test yourself with the quick quiz.

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home in Chinese — 家
01

家

home
Meaning

你住的地方。

The place where you live.

Example

放学后我回家。

I go home after school.

house in Chinese — 房子
02

房子

house
Meaning

人们居住的建筑。

A building where people live.

Example

我的朋友住在一栋大房子里。

My friend lives in a big house.

room in Chinese — 房间
03

房间

room
Meaning

房子或建筑中的空间。

A space in a house or building.

Example

我有一个睡觉的房间。

I have a room for sleeping.

door in Chinese — 门
04

门

door
Meaning

进出房间或建筑的可移动障碍物。

A movable barrier for entering or leaving a room or building.

Example

请关上门。

Please close the door.

window in Chinese — 窗户
05

窗户

window
Meaning

墙上的一个开口,有玻璃让光线进来。

An opening in a wall with glass to let light in.

Example

我通过窗户看到阳光。

I see the sun through the window.

Quick quiz

Try to answer before opening each response.

What is the Chinese word for “home”?

✓ 家

What is the Chinese word for “house”?

✓ 房子

What is the Chinese word for “room”?

✓ 房间

What is the Chinese word for “door”?

✓ 门

What is the Chinese word for “window”?

✓ 窗户

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