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食宿 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
食宿shísùboard and lodgingHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #27361, Very Hard
食宿shísùroom and boardHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #27361, Very Hard
shísù(shi2su4) T2
  1. 1board and lodging
  2. 2room and board
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March 24, 2026

食宿shísù(shi2su4)

食宿 refers to the provision of meals and accommodation, often used in contexts such as travel, tourism, or boarding arrangements. It emphasizes the inclusion of both food and housing, making it a common phrase in hospitality and travel discussions.

Strokes20Frequency#27361DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 食宿 is essential in tourism, with many guesthouses and hotels offering packaged deals that include meals, reflecting the importance of hospitality in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cozy inn where you can eat (食) and sleep (宿) comfortably. Visualize a sign that reads 'Food and Stay,' where the '食' looks like a bowl of rice and the '宿' resembles a cozy bed, helping you remember the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 食宿

shísù(shi2su4)
1board and lodging
2room and board
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About 食宿

食宿Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 食宿

Usage Notes

This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as travel itineraries or contracts for services. A common mistake is to confuse it with just accommodation (宿) or just meals (食). The phrase '食宿' is typically not used in casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 食宿 isn't specifically listed in HSK levels, it connects to vocabulary related to travel, hospitality, and daily needs. Students should focus on understanding compound words and how they relate to context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 食宿 with just meals (食) or just lodging (宿). For example, saying '我需要宿' (I need lodging) when they actually meant '我需要食宿' (I need board and lodging).

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Component Characters

食shíto eat
9 strokes食
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宿sùnight
HSK 211 strokes宀
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How to say board and lodging in Chinese

“board and lodging” in Chinese is食宿shísù

食宿 refers to the provision of meals and accommodation, often used in contexts such as travel, tourism, or boarding arrangements. It emphasizes the inclusion of both food and housing, making it a common phrase in hospitality and travel discussions.

When to use 食宿

This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as travel itineraries or contracts for services. A common mistake is to confuse it with just accommodation (宿) or just meals (食). The phrase '食宿' is typically not used in casual conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 食宿 with just meals (食) or just lodging (宿). For example, saying '我需要宿' (I need lodging) when they actually meant '我需要食宿' (I need board and lodging).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 食宿

You would use 食宿 when discussing travel arrangements, particularly when booking a stay that includes meals.

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