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Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (fourth tone). This character is more formal than its synonyms, such as 租 (zū), which also means 'to rent'. Common collocations include '租赁' (zūlìnɡ) for leasing and '出租' (chūzū) for renting out.
Though 僦 is not included in the HSK levels, it is useful to connect it with other rental-related vocabulary like 租 (zū) and 出租 (chūzū), which are more commonly used. Focus on understanding the contexts in which different terms for hiring or renting are used.
Learners often confuse 僦 (jiù) with 租 (zū), thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我想僦车' (Wǒ xiǎng jiù chē) is incorrect; the correct term for 'I want to rent a car' is '我想租车' (Wǒ xiǎng zū chē).
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Etymology of 僦
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Origin
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How to say to hire; to rent in Chinese
“to hire; to rent” in Chinese is僦
The character 僦 (jiù) means 'to hire' or 'to rent'. It is often used in contexts involving the leasing of property or hiring services, such as renting an apartment or hiring a vehicle. This term carries a formal tone and is commonly encountered in legal or contractual settings.
When to use 僦
Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (fourth tone). This character is more formal than its synonyms, such as 租 (zū), which also means 'to rent'. Common collocations include '租赁' (zūlìnɡ) for leasing and '出租' (chūzū) for renting out.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 僦 (jiù) with 租 (zū), thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我想僦车' (Wǒ xiǎng jiù chē) is incorrect; the correct term for 'I want to rent a car' is '我想租车' (Wǒ xiǎng zū chē).
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Yes, 僦 can refer to hiring services, vehicles, or properties, but it is more formal than other terms.
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