客厅

kè tīng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

Definitions

1. drawing room (room for arriving guests)
2. living room

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Word relationships

Related words

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卧室

wò shì

bedroom

卧室是睡觉的房间，客厅是招待客人或家庭活动的房间

餐厅

cān tīng

dining hall

餐厅是用餐的房间，客厅是起居和会客的房间

书房

shū fáng

study (room)

书房是阅读和工作的房间，客厅是公共活动空间

Synonyms

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起居室

qǐ jū shì

living room

客厅更常用于日常口语；起居室略显正式

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 客厅 (living room) with 卧室 (bedroom). 客厅 is for receiving guests and daily activities, not for sleeping.

Example Sentences

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客厅的地毯很柔软。

The living room carpet is very soft.

我家的客厅很宽敞。

My living room is very spacious.

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Child Words of 客厅

(reception) hall

customer

客厅