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社区 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
社区shèqūcommunityHSK 5, n, rank #2485, Hard
shèqū(she4qu1) T4
  1. 1community
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March 24, 2026
社区(社區)shèqū(she4qu1)

社区 (shèqū) refers to a community or neighborhood, often emphasizing the social aspects of living together, such as cooperation and interaction among residents. It is commonly used in discussions about local governance, social services, and urban planning, highlighting the importance of collective identity and engagement.

Frequency#2485DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The concept of 社区 is particularly significant in modern China as urbanization has led to the development of many new communities, reflecting the shift in social structures and the importance of collective living.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small neighborhood where everyone knows each other, creating a sense of 'she' (社) or society, and 'qu' (区) or area. Visualize a vibrant street filled with friendly faces, turning a mere area into a lively community.

Meanings of 社区

shèqū(she4qu1)
1community
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About 社区

社区Simplified
社區Traditional
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—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2485Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 社区

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邻里 (línlǐ) - use 社区 when referring to the broader social structure and services, while 邻里 emphasizes close, neighborly relationships.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a small neighborhood where everyone knows each other, creating a sense of 'she' (社) or society, and 'qu' (区) or area. Visualize a vibrant street filled with friendly faces, turning a mere area into a lively community.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 社区 with other similar terms like 社会 (shèhuì), which means society at large. 社区 is more localized and often used in informal contexts. Collocations include 社区服务 (community service) and 社区活动 (community activities).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 社区 connects to other words related to society and urban life, such as 社会 (shèhuì) and 城市 (chéngshì). Focus on using it in contexts discussing local issues or community engagement.

Cultural Note

The concept of 社区 is particularly significant in modern China as urbanization has led to the development of many new communities, reflecting the shift in social structures and the importance of collective living.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 社会 (shèhuì) when they mean 社区, as both relate to social contexts. Remember, 社会 is broader, encompassing society as a whole, while 社区 is specific to local communities.

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Component Characters

社shèsociety
HSK 67 strokes礻
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区Ōuarea
HSK 44 strokes匸
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Grammar Patterns of 社区

社区 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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为什么像大学这样人才济济的____要害怕虚无主义呢？

Why should a great community like a university be afraid of nihilism?

Example Sentences for 社区 (10)

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为什么像大学这样人才济济的社区要害怕虚无主义呢？

wéi shí mó xiàng dà xué zhè yàng rén cái jì jì de shè qū yào hài pà xū wú zhǔ yì ne？

Why should a great community like a university be afraid of nihilism?
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这所学校因其针对该社区具有开创性的工作而获奖。

zhè suǒ xué xiào yīn qí zhēn duì gāi shè qū jù yǒu kāi chuàng xìng de gōng zuò ér huò jiǎng。

The school has won awards for its pioneering work with the community.
3
在黑人社区里，人们的心中都揣着一团怒火。

zài hēi rén shè qū lǐ， ， rén mén de xīn zhōng dū chuǎi zháo yī tuán nù。

There is a smouldering anger in the black community.
4
这是个为各种内城常见问题所困扰的社区。

zhè shì gè wéi gè zhǒng nèi chéng cháng jiàn wèn tí suǒ kùn rǎo de shè qū。

It is a neighborhood beset by all the usual inner-city problems.
5
他现在是一位教师，并且是社区内受人尊敬的一员。

tā xiàn zài shì yī wèi jiào shī， ， bìng qiě shì shè qū nèi shòu rén zūn jìng de yī。

He was now a teacher and a respectable member of the community.
6
这两个社区之间现在有可能会发生冲突。

zhè liǎng gè shè qū zhī jiān xiàn zài yǒu kě néng huì fā shēng chōng tū。

The two communities are now on a collision course.
7
在社区中心一提到资金问题，大家就会愁眉不展。

zài shè qū zhōng xīn yī tí dào zī jīn wèn tí， ， dà jiā jiù huì chóu méi bù。

At the com-munity centre, mention of funds produces pained looks.
8
将会实施公共工程项目还是社区服务项目,还是二者都有?

jiāng huì shí shī gōng gòng gōng chéng xiàng mù huán shì shè qū fú wù xiàng mù, , huán shì èr zhě dū?

Will there be public-works programmes, or community service, or both?
9
社区广播电台和商业广播电台一直是有区别的。

shè qū guǎng bō diàn tái hé shāng yè guǎng bō diàn tái yī zhí shì yǒu qū bié de。

There has always been a difference between community radio and commercial radio.
10
他一家人试图融入白人和西班牙裔社区。

tā yī jiā rén shì tú róng rù bái rén hé xī bān yá yì shè qū。

His family tried to assimilate into the white and Hispanic communities.

Cultural Notes for 社区

🏮Cultural insight

The concept of 社区 is particularly significant in modern China as urbanization has led to the development of many new communities, reflecting the shift in social structures and the importance of collective living.

Frequently Asked Questions about 社区

It is pronounced as shèqū, with the first syllable having a falling tone and the second syllable having a rising tone.