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租赁 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
租赁zūlìnto rentHSK 7, v, rank #14116, Hard
租赁zūlìnto leaseHSK 7, v, rank #14116, Hard
租赁zūlìnto hireHSK 7, v, rank #14116, Hard
zūlìn(zu1lin4) T1
  1. 1to rent
  2. 2to lease
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March 24, 2026
租赁(租賃)zūlìn(zu1lin4)

租赁 (zūlìn) refers to the act of renting or leasing property, equipment, or services. This term is commonly used in business contexts, especially related to real estate, vehicles, or equipment rental. It implies a formal agreement between the lessor and lessee, which outlines the terms of use and payment.

Frequency#14116DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of renting is prevalent in urban areas where housing is often leased due to high property prices. The rental market is heavily regulated, and lease agreements can include specific clauses that reflect local customs and practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large 'ZOO' where all the animals are leased to visitors for a day. The 'Z' in '租' sounds like the start of 'zoo', helping you remember that this character relates to renting or leasing. The character '赁' can be visualized as a person holding a 'leaning' sign, indicating they are leaning on a rented item.

Meanings of 租赁

zūlìn(zu1lin4)
1to rent
2to lease
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About 租赁

租赁Simplified
租賃Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#14116Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 租赁

Quick Contrast

租 (zū, rent) — use 租赁 when emphasizing a formal leasing agreement, while 租 is more general and can refer to casual renting.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a large 'ZOO' where all the animals are leased to visitors for a day. The 'Z' in '租' sounds like the start of 'zoo', helping you remember that this character relates to renting or leasing. The character '赁' can be visualized as a person holding a 'leaning' sign, indicating they are leaning on a rented item.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 租赁 with 租 (zū), which simply means 'to rent' without the formal leasing aspect. This word is more formal and is often used in contracts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 租赁合同 (leasing contract) and 租赁市场 (rental market).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 租赁 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to business and finance, such as 交易 (jiāoyì, transaction) and 合同 (hétong, contract). Students should focus on understanding its usage in legal contexts and in discussions about property.

Cultural Note

In China, the concept of renting is prevalent in urban areas where housing is often leased due to high property prices. The rental market is heavily regulated, and lease agreements can include specific clauses that reflect local customs and practices.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 租赁 in informal contexts, leading to awkward phrasing. For example, saying '我想租赁一个房子' (I want to lease a house) is overly formal; instead, use '我想租一个房子' (I want to rent a house).

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Component Characters

to hire
HSK 410 strokes
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lìnto rent
10 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 租赁

租赁 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.

Exercise 1 of 1

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各处对单程____的收费都很高。

There are hefty charges across the board for one-way rental.

Example Sentences for 租赁 (1)

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各处对单程租赁的收费都很高。

gè chǔ duì dān chéng zū lìn de shōu fèi dū hěn gāo。

There are hefty charges across the board for one-way rental.

Cultural Notes for 租赁

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the concept of renting is prevalent in urban areas where housing is often leased due to high property prices. The rental market is heavily regulated, and lease agreements can include specific clauses that reflect local customs and practices.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, renting often has a more informal feel, while in China, it typically involves detailed contracts and legal obligations, reflecting the importance of formal agreements in business practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about 租赁

租 (zū) is a more casual term for renting, while 租赁 (zūlìn) implies a formal leasing agreement.