Meanings of 赁
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AI Study Notes for 赁
租 (zū, to rent) - use 赁 (lìn) when emphasizing a formal leasing contract with specific terms.
Be cautious with the tone; 赁 uses the fourth tone, which can be confused with the first tone in casual speech. It's more formal than colloquial alternatives like 租 (zū), which also means to rent but is used more informally. Common collocations include 赁房 (lìn fáng) for 'rent a house' and 赁车 (lìn chē) for 'rent a car.'
Although 赁 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to Level 3 and 4 vocabulary involving commerce and services. Students should focus on understanding its application in rental agreements and how it differs from similar words like 租.
Learners often confuse 赁 with 租 due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我想租房' (wǒ xiǎng zū fáng) is correct, but using 赁 here would sound overly formal and awkward. The correct form is to use 租 in casual conversation.
Pronunciation of 赁
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Etymology of 赁
Someone 任 working for money 贝
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- 1The giveawaySomeone 任 working for money 贝
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to rent in Chinese
“to rent” in Chinese is赁
The character 赁 (lìn) primarily means 'to rent' or 'to lease.' It is commonly used in contexts related to real estate, equipment, or services where one party pays another for the temporary use of something. The nuance of this term implies a contractual agreement, often with specific terms regarding duration and payment.
When to use 赁
Be cautious with the tone; 赁 uses the fourth tone, which can be confused with the first tone in casual speech. It's more formal than colloquial alternatives like 租 (zū), which also means to rent but is used more informally. Common collocations include 赁房 (lìn fáng) for 'rent a house' and 赁车 (lìn chē) for 'rent a car.'
赁 or something close to it
租 (zū, to rent) - use 赁 (lìn) when emphasizing a formal leasing contract with specific terms.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 赁 with 租 due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我想租房' (wǒ xiǎng zū fáng) is correct, but using 赁 here would sound overly formal and awkward. The correct form is to use 租 in casual conversation.
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Grammar Patterns of 赁
赁 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
各处对单程租____的收费都很高。
There are hefty charges across the board for one-way rental.
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Word Family of 赁
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 赁
While both mean 'to rent,' 赁 often implies a more formal or contractual arrangement, whereas 租 is more casual and broadly used.
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