Exploring Chinese words for room and space 室、厅、间、房、屋——中文里的“房间”到底有多少种说法？
Ever wondered how ma...
Takeaway Chinese · podcastcp
March 30, 202627m 47s
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Show Notes
Ever wondered how many ways Chinese has to say "room"? From 室, 厅, 间, 房, 屋… each word opens a different door into how space is understood in Chinese. In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, Niuniu and Steve discuss these subtle differences. Tune in and pick up some handy expressions!
(01:10) There're so many words in Chinese that can describe a room: 室, 厅, 间, 房, 屋…
(08:55) In traditional Chinese society (especially in ancient times), the term for the legal wife (distinguished from concubines) was linked to the house: 正室