别墅

• Pinyin: bié shù
• Desglose de hanzi: 别 = separate; 墅 = 土 (earth) + 野 (wild/field), meaning a country estate

Significado

Chalet/villa; casa independiente (normalmente de lujo).

In modern Chinese, 别墅 refers to upscale single-family homes with private gardens, often in suburban or scenic areas. Can range from modest vacation cottages to extravagant estates. Associated with wealth and a comfortable lifestyle.

Ejemplos

1. 他们一家搬到了郊区的别墅，周末经常邀请朋友来烧烤。
2. 这片别墅区的房价已经涨到每平米十万以上了。
3. 退休以后我想在海边买个小别墅，养养花、钓钓鱼。

Guía de uso

Contexto: real estate, lifestyle, everyday

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 这个别墅区的绿化做得很好。(The landscaping in this villa community is very well done.)
• 她梦想有一天能住上带游泳池的别墅。(She dreams of one day living in a villa with a swimming pool.)

Incorrecto

• 我住在一个三十平米的别墅里。(Don't call a tiny apartment a 别墅 — it implies spacious, detached housing)

Origen e historia

别 (separate, other) + 墅 (country estate). Originally referred to secondary residences outside the city, now means any standalone luxury home.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Upper/Middle class