🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

住宅小区

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhùzhái xiǎoqū

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Residential Complex/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl ˈkɒmplɛks/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这个住宅小区有很多便利设施。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A group of residential buildings designed for people to live in, typically featuring shared amenities.

    "The new residential complex includes a gym, pool, and community center."
  2. 2

    A specific type of housing development that may include apartments, townhouses, or condominiums.

    "She moved into a luxury residential complex with stunning views of the city."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'residential' originates from the Latin 'residens', meaning 'to dwell', while 'complex' comes from the Latin 'complexus', meaning 'to entwine'. The combination reflects a modern concept of grouped living spaces that emerged in urban planning during the 20th century.

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