民宅

mínzhái

noun #14,767

Meanings

1 private residence
2 civilian dwelling

Characters

people; civilian

residence; house

Examples

火灾烧毁了三栋民宅。

Huǒzāi shāohuǐ le sān dòng mínzhái.

The fire destroyed three civilian dwellings.

这条街上都是老民宅。

Zhè tiáo jiē shàng dōu shì lǎo mínzhái.

This street is all old residential houses.

Tips

usage

民宅 specifically refers to non-commercial, non-government residences. It's commonly used in news reports about fires, demolitions, or military incidents involving civilian homes.

Stroke Order

民 mín

宅 zhái