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.
Imagine a landlord holding a 'linchpin' (sounds like lìn) that keeps the deal of renting tightly secured. The character 赁 has the radical for 'money' (租) combined with 'to attach' (合), reflecting the idea of attaching money to an agreement for renting something.
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.
In China, renting is a prevalent practice due to high property prices in urban areas, making 赁 a common term in daily life. Many young professionals rent apartments rather than purchasing them, reflecting broader economic trends.
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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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.
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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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Cultural Notes for 赁
In China, renting is a prevalent practice due to high property prices in urban areas, making 赁 a common term in daily life. Many young professionals rent apartments rather than purchasing them, reflecting broader economic trends.
Word Family of 赁
Compound Meaning
What does 租赁 mean?
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.