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Chinese

jūshì
Meaning: living quarters; room; private chamber
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

這間居室採光很好,午後坐在窗邊也不覺得昏暗。
这间居室采光很好,午后坐在窗边也不觉得昏暗。
The room was bright and comfortable, so it did not feel dark even by the window in the afternoon.

Usage Notes

This noun is a somewhat formal term for a room or private living space, and it is more literary than the everyday word room.

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