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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
客房kèfángguest roomHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #5316, Very Hard
kèfáng(ke4fang2)ke fang T4
  1. 1guest room
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March 24, 2026

客房kèfáng(ke4fang2)

客房 (kè fáng) refers to a guest room, typically found in hotels or homes that accommodate visitors. It conveys the idea of hospitality and is commonly used in contexts related to travel, lodging, and guest services.

Strokes17Frequency#5316DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, hospitality is highly valued, and guest rooms often reflect this tradition. Offering a guest room is seen as a sign of respect and care for visitors, especially during holidays or family gatherings.

Memory tip

Imagine a cozy room (房) where a guest (客) is welcomed with open arms. The character 客 looks like a person with a suitcase, standing at the entrance of the room, ready to enjoy their stay.

Meanings of 客房

kèfáng(ke4fang2)
1guest room
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客房Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

宾馆 (bīnguǎn) refers to a hotel, emphasizing the establishment rather than the specific room for guests; 旅馆 (lǚguǎn) is a broader term for lodging that may also include hostels or inns, while 客房 specifically denotes the guest room itself.

Usage Notes

When using '客房', it's important to remember that it is typically used in formal contexts like hotels or official guest accommodations. Common collocations include '预定客房' (to book a guest room) and '客房服务' (room service). Avoid using it for casual or informal guest settings.

HSK Study Tips

While '客房' is not specifically listed in HSK, it can be connected to HSK 3 vocabulary related to travel and accommodation, such as '酒店' (hotel) and '房间' (room). Students should focus on pronunciation and using it in travel-related contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '客房' with '客厅' (living room), leading to mistakes like saying '我在客房看电视' (I watch TV in the guest room) when they mean 'living room'. Remember, 客房 is for guests, while 客厅 is for lounging.

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Component characters

客kècustomer
HSK 19 strokes宀
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房fánghouse
HSK 18 strokes户
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How to say guest room in Chinese

“guest room” in Chinese is客房kèfáng

客房 (kè fáng) refers to a guest room, typically found in hotels or homes that accommodate visitors. It conveys the idea of hospitality and is commonly used in contexts related to travel, lodging, and guest services.

When to use 客房

When using '客房', it's important to remember that it is typically used in formal contexts like hotels or official guest accommodations. Common collocations include '预定客房' (to book a guest room) and '客房服务' (room service). Avoid using it for casual or informal guest settings.

客房 or something close to it

宾馆 (bīnguǎn) refers to a hotel, emphasizing the establishment rather than the specific room for guests; 旅馆 (lǚguǎn) is a broader term for lodging that may also include hostels or inns, while 客房 specifically denotes the guest room itself.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '客房' with '客厅' (living room), leading to mistakes like saying '我在客房看电视' (I watch TV in the guest room) when they mean 'living room'. Remember, 客房 is for guests, while 客厅 is for lounging.

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客房 specifically refers to a guest room, while 房间 is a generic term for any room.

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