客房

• Pinyin: kè fáng
• Hanzi breakdown: 客 = 宀 (roof) + 各 (each); 房 = 户 (door) + 方 (square)

Meaning

Guest room; hotel room. A room designated for guests, either in a hotel or a private home.

In hotels, refers to the standard rooms available for booking. In homes, refers to a spare room prepared for guests. Can also refer to the housekeeping department in hotels (客房部).

Examples

1. 这家酒店的客房都配备了智能控制系统。 All the guest rooms in this hotel are equipped with smart control systems.
2. 我们家有一间客房，你来的时候可以住。 We have a guest room at home — you can stay there when you visit.
3. 客房服务员每天都会打扫房间。 The housekeeping staff cleans the rooms every day.

Usage Guide

Context: hospitality, hotel, home

Tone: practical

Do Say

• 请问客房多少钱一晚？(How much is a guest room per night?)
• 客房已经准备好了。(The guest room is ready.)

Don't Say

• 我住在客房里。(If it's your own bedroom, don't call it 客房 — that's specifically for guests; use 卧室 or 房间)

Origin & History

Compound of 客 (guest) + 房 (room). A straightforward compound meaning 'room for guests.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal