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March 24, 2026
屋子wūzi(wu1zi5)
屋子 (wūzi) refers to a house or room, often used in everyday conversation to describe a physical space where people live or work. It can denote various types of rooms or dwellings and is commonly encountered in contexts related to real estate, family, or personal spaces.
Frequency#1681DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of home is deeply tied to family and community life, making 屋子 not just a physical space but also a symbol of connection and belonging. Traditional Chinese homes often reflect family hierarchy and values.
Memory Tip
Think of 屋 (wū) as a 'roof over your head' and 子 (zi) as a 'little person' inside. Imagine a little person living happily in a cozy house, with a roof sheltering them. This visual can help you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.
Meanings of 屋子
wūzi(wu1zi5)
1house
2room
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About 屋子
屋子Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1681Frequency Rank
间Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
房子 (fángzi) refers specifically to a house or building, while 屋子 (wūzi) can refer to any room within a house.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 屋 (wū) as a 'roof over your head' and 子 (zi) as a 'little person' inside. Imagine a little person living happily in a cozy house, with a roof sheltering them. This visual can help you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Avoid confusing 屋子 with 房子 (fángzi), which specifically means 'building' or 'house' rather than 'room.' 屋子 is more informal, while 房子 is more formal. Be mindful of the tones; incorrect tones can change meanings entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 屋子 connects well with other vocabulary related to living spaces, such as 房间 (fángjiān, room) and 家 (jiā, home). Focus on using it in context to describe different types of living environments.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of home is deeply tied to family and community life, making 屋子 not just a physical space but also a symbol of connection and belonging. Traditional Chinese homes often reflect family hierarchy and values.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 屋子 with the more formal 房子. For instance, saying '我买了一个屋子' (I bought a house) is less common; it's better to say '我买了一个房子.' Additionally, some forget the tone, pronouncing it incorrectly as 'wu zi' instead of 'wū zi.'
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Grammar Patterns of 屋子
屋子 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 3 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.
Would you carry the chairs back into the house for me?
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我遵照医嘱，将他关在屋子里直到他戒酒成功。
wǒ zūn zhào yī zhǔ， ， jiāng tā guān zài wū zǐ lǐ zhí dào tā jiè jiǔ chéng。
I approved the doctor's order to keep him in the room till he was dried out.
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安东妮亚热切地朝屋子四面望着,对每一样东西都赞不绝口.
ān dōng nī yà rè qiē dì zhāo wū zǐ sì miàn wàng zháo, , duì měi yī yàng dōng xī dū zàn bù jué.
Antonia looked eagerly about the house and admire every thing.
Cultural Notes for 屋子
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of home is deeply tied to family and community life, making 屋子 not just a physical space but also a symbol of connection and belonging. Traditional Chinese homes often reflect family hierarchy and values.
Frequently Asked Questions about 屋子
屋子 is more informal and often refers to rooms, while 房子 refers to a house or building.
Yes, you can use 屋子 to refer to any room, including an office, but 房间 might be more appropriate in formal contexts.
Yes, 屋子 is used in both spoken and written forms, but may be more common in casual spoken language.
