私家

sījiā

adjective #5,218

Meanings

Literally 'private family' - belonging to an individual rather than the public.

HSK 1

这是私家地方，不能进。

Zhè shì sījiā dìfang, bùnéng jìn.

This is private property, you can't enter.

HSK 2

他开着一辆私家车。

Tā kāi zhe yī liàng sījiāchē.

He drives a private car.

usage

私家车 (private car) is the most common compound. In Cantonese-influenced regions, 私家 is used more broadly to mean 'private' or 'personal.'

私 sī

家 jiā