🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

住宅的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhùzhái de

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

"这个住宅区非常安静。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or consisting of residences.

    "The residential area is known for its quiet streets and family-friendly parks."
  2. 2

    Designed for people to live in rather than for business or commercial purposes.

    "The new development will include residential buildings and community spaces."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'residential' originates from the Latin root 'residens', meaning 'to reside', which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century. Its meaning has shifted to encompass not just the act of residing but also the characteristics of places where people live.

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