English–Chinese

“roommate” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì yǒu

Example

室友今天不在家。shì yǒu jīn tiān bú zài jiā

My roommate isn't home today.

Illustration for 室友 (roommate)

How to say “roommate” in Chinese

“Roommate” in Chinese is 室友 (shì yǒu).

A companion who shares the same living space in a home or dormitory.

Full entry for 室友: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 室友

我和室友一起做饭。wǒ hé shì yǒu yì qǐ zuò fàn

My roommate and I cook together.

Tips for using 室友

  • English speakers may picture one shared bedroom, whereas Chinese usage also includes a dormitory or home companion with a separate bedroom.

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