Writing
小区 (xiǎo qū) — how to say "residential area" in Chinese
小区
Residential area
noun
Character composition
小
small
区
district
Radicals / Keys
小
Small
#42 · xiǎo · 3 strokes
匸
Hiding enclosure
#23 · xì · 2 strokes
Collocations
小区门口
xiǎo qū mén kǒu
entrance of the residential area
住在小区里
zhù zài xiǎo qū lǐ
live in the residential area
Examples
我们小区有很多树和花。
Our residential area has many trees and flowers.
我住在这个小区。
I live in this residential area.
Mnemonic
[xiǎo qū-] A kitten named Shao and a turtle named Chui live in the same small 小区. Every morning they meet by the sandbox in the courtyard and walk together to the swings. Their cozy 小区 is just a few buildings, some trees, and one shared playground. 🐱🐢
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "residential area" in Chinese?
"residential area" in Chinese is 小区 (xiǎo qū).
小区 meaning English
小区 (xiǎo qū) means "Residential area".
How is 小区 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiǎo qū (written as xiao qu, xiaoqu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "residential area" in Chinese characters?
It is written 小区: 小 has 3 strokes, 区 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 小区?
小区 is on the HSK 3.0 level 3 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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