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卧室 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
卧室wòshìbedroomHSK 5, n, rank #2409, Hard
卧室wòshì>间[jiān]HSK 5, n, rank #2409, Hard
wòshì(wo4shi4) T4
  1. 1bedroom
  2. 2>间[jiān]
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March 24, 2026
卧室(臥室)wòshì(wo4shi4)

卧室 (wò shì) refers to a bedroom, a private space within a home primarily used for sleeping. It is a common term in daily conversations about home layout and personal space, often used in real estate and interior design contexts.

Frequency#2409DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the design and arrangement of a 卧室 can reflect personal preferences and beliefs, often incorporating feng shui principles to enhance relaxation and harmony.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cozy bedroom where you '卧' (lie down) on your bed '室' (room). The character '卧' resembles a person lying down, helping you remember that this is a room for resting.

Meanings of 卧室

wòshì(wo4shi4)
1bedroom
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About 卧室

卧室Simplified
臥室Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2409Frequency Rank
间Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 卧室

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书房 (shūfáng) - choose 卧室 when referring specifically to a bedroom, while 书房 denotes a study or office space.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a cozy bedroom where you '卧' (lie down) on your bed '室' (room). The character '卧' resembles a person lying down, helping you remember that this is a room for resting.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone of '卧室'; it's important to pronounce it as 'wò shì' with the correct fourth and fourth tones. This term is generally neutral, so it can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual settings when discussing housing.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 卧室 connects with other home-related vocabulary you may learn at this level, such as 客厅 (kè tīng, living room) and 厨房 (chú fáng, kitchen). Focus on using it in sentences to describe your living situation.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the design and arrangement of a 卧室 can reflect personal preferences and beliefs, often incorporating feng shui principles to enhance relaxation and harmony.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 卧室 with other room-related words. For instance, saying '厨房' (chú fáng, kitchen) instead of 卧室 when referring to a sleeping space is incorrect. Remember, 卧室 is specifically for bedrooms.

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Component Characters

卧wòto lie
HSK 78 strokes臣
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室shìroom
HSK 39 strokes宀
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Grammar Patterns of 卧室

卧室 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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双____的公寓每月房租是953.33英镑。

The monthly rent for a two-bedroom flat would be £

Example Sentences for 卧室 (10)

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双卧室的公寓每月房租是953.33英镑。

shuāng wò shì de gōng yù měi yuè fáng zū shì953.33 953.33 yīng。

The monthly rent for a two-bedroom flat would be £
2
格雷丝轻轻敲了敲卧室的门，走了进去。

gé léi sī qīng qīng qiāo le qiāo wò shì de mén， ， zǒu le jìn。

Grace tapped on the bedroom door and went in.
3
詹姆斯从卧室出来，用毛巾擦着他湿漉漉的头发。

zhān mǔ sī cóng wò shì chū lái， ， yòng máo jīn cā zháo tā shī lù lù de tóu。

James came out of his bedroom, toweling his wet hair.
4
我们把4个卧室都贴了墙纸。

wǒ mén bǎ4 4 gè wò shì dū tiē le qiáng。

We papered all four bedrooms.
5
我们必须把这两间卧室准备好供客人用.

wǒ mén bì xū bǎ zhè liǎng jiān wò shì zhǔn bèi hǎo gōng kè rén yòng.

We must make the two bedrooms ready for our visitors.
6
她那仅有一张窄床的简陋卧室

tā nà jǐn yǒu yī zhāng zhǎi chuáng de jiǎn lòu wò shì

her austere bedroom with its simple narrow bed
7
“我把他关在了卧室外面，”莫琳说。

“ “ wǒ bǎ tā guān zài le wò shì wài，” miàn ，” mò。

"I shut him out of the bedroom," says Maureen.
8
我们想把阁楼改造成又一间卧室。

wǒ mén xiǎng bǎ gé lóu gǎi zào chéng yòu yī jiān wò shì。

We would like to convert the loft into another bedroom.
9
卧室门上发出一声沉重的撞击声。

wò shì mén shàng fā chū yī shēng chén zhòng de zhuàng jī shēng。

There was a heavy thudding noise against the bedroom door.
10
卧室里医生喋喋不休的低语声已经停下了。

wò shì lǐ yī shēng dié dié bù xiū de dī yǔ shēng yǐ jīng tíng xià le。

The droning murmur of the doctor's voice in the bedroom had ceased.

Cultural Notes for 卧室

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the design and arrangement of a 卧室 can reflect personal preferences and beliefs, often incorporating feng shui principles to enhance relaxation and harmony.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, the concept of a bedroom is similar in function but may differ in design preferences, with a greater emphasis on personal expression through decor.

Frequently Asked Questions about 卧室

卧室 specifically means 'bedroom', while 房间 is a more general term for 'room'.