🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

住宅区

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhùzhái qū

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Residential Area/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl ˈɛəriə/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"新的住宅区非常适合家庭居住。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A section of a city or town where people live, typically characterized by houses and apartments.

    "The new residential area has parks and schools nearby, making it ideal for families."
  2. 2

    An urban zone primarily composed of housing rather than commercial or industrial buildings.

    "The residential area was quiet and peaceful, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle of the city."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'residential' originates from the Latin 'residens', meaning 'to reside', while 'area' comes from the Latin 'area', meaning 'open space'. The combination reflects spaces designed for living, evolving through urban development in the 19th century.

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