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March 24, 2026
墅shù(shu4)
The character 墅 (shù) refers to a villa or a country house, often signifying a luxurious residence situated in a scenic or rural area. It is commonly used in contexts related to real estate, travel, and leisure, suggesting an idyllic lifestyle away from urban hustle.
Strokes14Radical土Frequency#2582DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, owning a 墅 often symbolizes wealth and success, reflecting leisure and a desirable lifestyle. These villas are popular among affluent families for weekend getaways, emphasizing the value placed on nature and relaxation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a grand villa with a huge garden. The character 墅 has a roof (宀) on top, indicating a house, and below, it contains a 'tree' (木) which symbolizes the natural surroundings often associated with villas. Picture yourself relaxing under the trees in this beautiful house, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 墅
shù(shu4)
1villa
2villa, country house
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About 墅
墅Simplified
14Strokes
土Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 墅
Usage Notes
While 墅 is a formal term, learners should use it in contexts discussing upscale accommodations or properties. A common mistake is to confuse it with simpler terms for 'house' (家) or 'home' (家园), which do not convey the same luxury connotation. Ensure to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
Although 墅 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it ties into themes of housing and lifestyle prevalent in beginner levels. Students should focus on differentiating between various terms related to homes and dwellings, enhancing their vocabulary in real estate contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 墅 with other characters related to houses, such as 房 (fáng) or 室 (shì), which are more general. For example, saying '我住在一个妯房' (wǒ zhù zài yī gè zhuófáng) is incorrect; it should be '我住在一个别墅' (wǒ zhù zài yī gè biéshù) to denote living in a villa.
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墅 = 野 + 土. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 墅
IDS Structure⿱野土
墅Full Character
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野ye3
top
土Tu3
bottom
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Parts
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How to say villa in Chinese
“villa” in Chinese is墅shù
The character 墅 (shù) refers to a villa or a country house, often signifying a luxurious residence situated in a scenic or rural area. It is commonly used in contexts related to real estate, travel, and leisure, suggesting an idyllic lifestyle away from urban hustle.
When to use 墅
While 墅 is a formal term, learners should use it in contexts discussing upscale accommodations or properties. A common mistake is to confuse it with simpler terms for 'house' (家) or 'home' (家园), which do not convey the same luxury connotation. Ensure to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 墅 with other characters related to houses, such as 房 (fáng) or 室 (shì), which are more general. For example, saying '我住在一个妯房' (wǒ zhù zài yī gè zhuófáng) is incorrect; it should be '我住在一个别墅' (wǒ zhù zài yī gè biéshù) to denote living in a villa.
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Grammar Patterns of 墅
墅 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
这座别____可以住下10人，每人两周的费用是530英镑。
The villa sleeps 10 and costs £530 per person for two weeks.
