民宅

mínzhái

noun #14,767

Meanings

1 private residence
2 civilian dwelling

Characters

people; civilian

residence; house

Examples

HSK 2

这条街上都是老民宅。

Zhè tiáo jiēshàng dōu shì lǎo mínzhái.

This street is all old residential houses.

HSK 7-9

火灾烧毁了三栋民宅。

Huǒzāi shāohuǐ le sān dòng mínzhái.

The fire destroyed three civilian dwellings.

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