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房地产 (fáng dì chǎn) refers specifically to real estate as a market or industry, while 物业 (wùyè) emphasizes the management and maintenance aspects of properties.
Be careful not to confuse 物业 with 物品 (wù pǐn), which means 'items' or 'goods.' 物业 is typically used in formal contexts related to real estate and property management, while colloquial terms for home or place may vary. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 物业 connects well with other business and real estate terms you may encounter. Focus on the contexts in which property management is discussed, as it may appear in reading comprehension or conversation exercises.
Learners often confuse 物业 with 物业费 (wù yè fèi), which means 'property management fee.' For example, saying '我需要支付物业' (I need to pay the property) is incorrect; it should be '我需要支付物业费.'
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How to say property in Chinese
“property” in Chinese is物业
物业 (wù yè) refers to property or real estate, often used in the context of property management. It encompasses the management and maintenance of residential or commercial properties, highlighting the importance of upkeep and administrative tasks related to real estate.
When to use 物业
Be careful not to confuse 物业 with 物品 (wù pǐn), which means 'items' or 'goods.' 物业 is typically used in formal contexts related to real estate and property management, while colloquial terms for home or place may vary. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid misunderstandings.
物业 or something close to it
房地产 (fáng dì chǎn) refers specifically to real estate as a market or industry, while 物业 (wùyè) emphasizes the management and maintenance aspects of properties.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 物业 with 物业费 (wù yè fèi), which means 'property management fee.' For example, saying '我需要支付物业' (I need to pay the property) is incorrect; it should be '我需要支付物业费.'
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Grammar patterns of 物业
物业 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 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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这笔钱将用于____维护。
The money will be used for the estate's upkeep.
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Cultural Notes for 物业
While property management exists in both cultures, in Western contexts, it's often more decentralized, with homeowners taking more direct responsibility for maintenance, whereas in China, property management companies are more commonly employed.
Frequently asked questions about 物业
物业 refers specifically to property or real estate, while 物品 means items or goods.
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