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賃lìnto rent, to lease; to hire; employeex, 13 strokes, radical 貝
lìn(lin4)lin T4
  1. 1to rent, to lease; to hire; employee
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March 24, 2026

賃lìn(lin4)

The character 賃 (lìn) primarily means 'to rent' or 'to lease.' It is commonly used in contexts involving real estate, vehicle rentals, or hiring services. Additionally, it can refer to an employee, emphasizing the aspect of hiring labor.

Strokes13Radical貝
Cultural note

In China, renting apartments is a prevalent practice due to the high costs of property ownership, particularly in urban areas. The concept of 賃 reflects the ongoing shift towards more flexible living arrangements among young professionals.

Memory tip

Imagine a landlord holding a 'rent' sign (賃) while counting money as they lease out properties. The character has the radical 货 (huò) which relates to goods or items, symbolizing trade and exchange, essential for renting.

Meanings of 賃

lìn(lin4)
1to rent, to lease; to hire; employee
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About 賃

賃Simplified
13Strokes
貝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

租 (zū) vs 賃 (lìn): Use 賃 when emphasizing the aspect of hiring labor or services, while 租 is more commonly used for renting property or items.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 賃 in formal contexts related to contracts or agreements, as it is less common in informal speech. Avoid confusing it with 租 (zū), which also means 'to rent' but is often used in everyday situations. Common collocations include 賃房 (lìn fáng - to rent a house) and 賃金 (lìn jīn - wages).

HSK Study Tips

Though not included in the HSK levels, understanding 賃 can enhance your vocabulary related to work and housing. Students should focus on its usage in contractual contexts, as this will help distinguish it from similar words.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 賃 with similar characters like 租 and may use them interchangeably. For example, saying 賃车 (lìn chē) instead of 租车 (zū chē) for 'renting a car' is incorrect. Stick with 租 for general renting scenarios.

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Etymology of 賃

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

Someone 任 working for money 貝

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Origin

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Decomposition of 賃

IDS Structure⿱任貝
賃Full character
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任Ren4
top
貝bei4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say to rent, to lease; to hire; employee in Chinese

“to rent, to lease; to hire; employee” in Chinese is賃lìn

The character 賃 (lìn) primarily means 'to rent' or 'to lease.' It is commonly used in contexts involving real estate, vehicle rentals, or hiring services. Additionally, it can refer to an employee, emphasizing the aspect of hiring labor.

When to use 賃

Be mindful of using 賃 in formal contexts related to contracts or agreements, as it is less common in informal speech. Avoid confusing it with 租 (zū), which also means 'to rent' but is often used in everyday situations. Common collocations include 賃房 (lìn fáng - to rent a house) and 賃金 (lìn jīn - wages).

賃 or something close to it

租 (zū) vs 賃 (lìn): Use 賃 when emphasizing the aspect of hiring labor or services, while 租 is more commonly used for renting property or items.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 賃 with similar characters like 租 and may use them interchangeably. For example, saying 賃车 (lìn chē) instead of 租车 (zū chē) for 'renting a car' is incorrect. Stick with 租 for general renting scenarios.

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Word Family of 賃

Words containing this character2
租赁zūlìnto rent租賃
赁lìnto rent賃
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Words with 賃

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Frequently asked questions about 賃

Not exactly. While both mean 'to rent,' 賃 is more formal and often relates to contracts or employment, whereas 租 is used in everyday situations.

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