新居

xīnjū

noun #29,131

Measure Word

一套新居 tào

Meanings

1 new home
2 new residence

Characters

residence; to reside

Examples

HSK 4

他们刚搬进新居，正在布置家具。

Tāmen gāng bānjìn xīnjū, zhèngzài bùzhì jiājù.

They just moved into their new home and are arranging furniture.

HSK 7-9

恭喜乔迁新居！

Gōngxǐ qiáoqiān xīnjū!

Congratulations on moving into your new home!

Tips

culture

乔迁新居 (qiáoqiān xīnjū) is the standard congratulatory phrase for a housewarming. 乔迁 comes from the 诗经 (Book of Songs) where a bird moves from a valley to a tall tree - a symbol of betterment.

Stroke Order

新 xīn

居 jū