Chinese word

别墅

Pronunciation

Pinyinbié shù

Meaning

  • nounvilla

Example

这个周末我们打算去乡下的别墅放松。zhè ge zhōu mò wǒ men dǎ suàn qù xiāng xià de bié shù fàng sōng

This weekend, we plan to go to the villa in the countryside to relax.

Illustration for 别墅 (villa)

More examples

投资者在滨海地区购买了多套别墅作为度假出租。tóu zī zhě zài bīn hǎi dì qū gòu mǎi le duō tào bié shù zuò wéi dù jià chū zū

Investors bought several villas in the coastal area to rent out as vacation rentals.

Core concept

A detached home set apart from the city, where private outdoor space supports short breaks and longer stays.

Common phrases

  • 投资别墅tóu zī bié shù

    invest in a villa

  • 出售别墅chū shòu bié shù

    sell a villa

  • 维护别墅wéi hù bié shù

    maintain a villa

Similar words

酒店jiǔ diàn: A paid lodging facility offering rooms and usually meals or other guest services.
公寓gōng yù: A dwelling unit in a multi-unit building, often in a city, for living or renting.
民宿mín sù: A small lodging business run by a family, often serving visitors in a tourist area.
度假村dù jià cūn: A large holiday complex with lodging, recreation, and other facilities.

Definition in Chinese

多建于风景区或郊外的独立住宅，侧重休闲与私密，通常带院落、花园或露台，作为度假或周末居住的场所。duō jiàn yú fēng jǐng qū huò jiāo wài de dú lì zhù zhái cè zhòng xiū xián yǔ sī mì tōng cháng dài yuàn luò huā yuán huò lù tái zuò wéi dù jià huò zhōu mò jū zhù de cháng suǒ

Word origin

The compound 别 (bié, "separate") + 墅 (shù, "country estate") combines the idea of a separate residence with an out-of-town estate.

Usage tips

  • In casual conversation, the noun often refers to a place for a group to spend time together, so the context can include shared meals and overnight stays without naming a hotel.

Other meanings

  • second homenoun
  • country housenoun

Opposites

  • 高层公寓gāo céng gōng yùhigh-rise apartmentnoun

Related words

  • 花园别墅huā yuán bié shùgarden villanoun
  • 别墅群bié shù qúnvilla complexnoun

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