客厅

• 拼音: kè tīng
• 汉字拆解: 客 = 宀 (roof) + 各 (each), meaning guest; 厅 = 厂 (cliff/building) + 丁, meaning hall

含义

Living room. The main room in a house for entertaining guests and relaxing.

The common room in a home where family gathers and guests are received. In Chinese homes, often the central space connecting other rooms. Contains the main seating area, TV, and is typically the most decorated room.

例句

1. 我们家的客厅有四十平方米，很宽敞。
2. 请在客厅坐一下，我去给你倒杯茶。
3. 孩子们在客厅看电视，大人在厨房做饭。

用法指南

语境: home, everyday, real estate

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 客厅的沙发很舒服。(The sofa in the living room is very comfortable.)
• 这套房子是三室一厅。(This apartment has three bedrooms and one living room.)

错误说法

• 我在客厅睡觉。(Unusual — Chinese typically say 在沙发上睡着了 for falling asleep in living room)

起源与历史

客 (kè, guest) + 厅 (tīng, hall). Literally 'guest hall,' the room for receiving guests.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal