小区

小區
xiǎoqū
noun HSK 7-9 #11,800

Meanings

  1. 1 residential compound; housing complex
  2. 2 neighborhood; community

Characters

Literally 'small district' - but in practice refers to gated residential compounds, which can actually be quite large.

Examples

HSK 1
Tā zhù zài nǎge xiǎoqū?
Which residential compound does he live in?
HSK 6
Wǒmen xiǎoqū yǒu yóuyǒngchí hé jiànshēnfáng.
Our residential compound has a swimming pool and a gym.

Tips

culture
小区 is central to Chinese urban life. Most city dwellers live in gated compounds with multiple apartment buildings, shared gardens, security guards, and a property management office. It's the default living arrangement, not a luxury.

Stroke Order

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