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March 24, 2026
宿舍sùshè(su4she4)
宿舍 (sù shè) refers to a dormitory or living quarters where multiple people, often students, reside. It is commonly used in the context of universities and schools, providing accommodation for students on campus. The term conveys a sense of shared space and communal living.
Frequency#5307DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
宿舍 is integral to student life in China, where many students live on campus. This reflects a communal aspect of Chinese education, emphasizing collaboration and shared experiences among students.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '宿' (sù) with a cozy '舍' (shè) where students sleep. Think of '宿' as a bed and '舍' as a shelter – together they form a warm dormitory where students share experiences.
Meanings of 宿舍
sùshè(su4she4)
1dormitory
2dorm room
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About 宿舍
宿舍Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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间Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
宿舍 (dormitory) vs 旅馆 (hotel) — use 宿舍 for shared student living rather than private accommodations.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '宿' (sù) with a cozy '舍' (shè) where students sleep. Think of '宿' as a bed and '舍' as a shelter – together they form a warm dormitory where students share experiences.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 宿舍 with other housing-related terms like 住房 (zhù fáng) which refers more generally to housing. 宿舍 is typically used in informal settings, so it's best suited for conversations about school life and student living. Be mindful of the tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 宿舍 connects with other vocabulary related to education and daily life. Students should focus on its usage in various contexts, particularly in academic settings, to understand how it fits into conversations about student life.
Cultural Note
宿舍 is integral to student life in China, where many students live on campus. This reflects a communal aspect of Chinese education, emphasizing collaboration and shared experiences among students.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 宿舍 when referring to individual housing, such as saying '我住在宿舍里' ('I live in the dormitory') when they actually mean 'I live in an apartment.' The correct term for an apartment would be 公寓 (gōng yù).
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Grammar Patterns of 宿舍
宿舍 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 5 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.
In most of the residence halls we visited, rules prohibit disorderly conduct.
3
他宿舍的墙上贴满性感的裸女画报.
tā sù shě de qiáng shàng tiē mǎn xìng gǎn de luǒ nǚ huà bào.
The walls of his dormitory room were covered with sexy pin - ups.
4
学生们把自己关在了宿舍楼里。
xué shēng mén bǎ zì jǐ guān zài le sù shě lóu lǐ。
The students have barricaded themselves into their dormitory building.
5
男孩子们被安排在宿舍里住下了.
nán hái zǐ mén bèi ān pái zài sù shě lǐ zhù xià le.
The boys were settled in their dormitory.
6
瑞秋还是很兴奋即将搬入加州马里布的裴普丹大学宿舍.
ruì qiū huán shì hěn xīng fèn jí jiāng bān rù jiā zhōu mǎ lǐ bù de péi pǔ dān dà xué sù shě.
Rachel was excited to be moving into the dorms at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.
7
同时在宿舍里边,她开始用颜料染着袜子和上衣.
tóng shí zài sù shě lǐ biān, , tā kāi shǐ yòng yán liào rǎn zháo wà zǐ hé shàng.
And she started dyeing her stockings and blouses there too.
8
一部分钱被拨出来用作修建科学寄宿宿舍之用.
yī bù fēn qián bèi bō chū lái yòng zuò xiū jiàn kē xué jì sù sù shě zhī yòng.
A part of the money was set off for the building of a science boardinghouse.
Cultural Notes for 宿舍
🏮Cultural insight
宿舍 is integral to student life in China, where many students live on campus. This reflects a communal aspect of Chinese education, emphasizing collaboration and shared experiences among students.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, dormitories may often be referred to as 'residence halls' and may host fewer residents per room compared to traditional Chinese 宿舍, which often accommodates more students in shared spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions about 宿舍
宿舍 specifically refers to dormitories or shared living spaces for students, while 住房 is a broader term for any form of housing.
No, 宿舍 is typically used for student accommodations and not for hotels; the word for hotel is 酒店 (jiǔ diàn).
Yes, 宿舍 is generally used in informal contexts, particularly among students and peers.
