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Rooms at Home 🏠 A Complete Guide to Your House in Chinese

49 words & phrases for your house in chinese 🏚 let’s take a tour.

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A popular trick for learning a language, is to put labels on things you see constantly in the house. Whilst doing this it makes sense to learn the vocabulary for house in Chinese and every other daily object as you go. 

What better way to do this than by putting labels everywhere in your house and getting to know your everyday surroundings in your house in Chinese? 

(But first, it’s probably best to check or give a heads-up to whoever you live with..!)

We take you through how to cover your house with Chinese stickers like a pro…

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House in Chinese

Different Words for House in Chinese

Before we start looking at the different items in a house or in the different rooms of a house in Chinese, let’s first look at what we’re going to call your house. 

(Although please don’t put a massive post-it on the outside of your house labelling it “house” in Chinese… Funny image, though). 

Depending on what kind of house you live in or in what context you’d like to talk about your house in Chinese, there are different words for house in Chinese, or home in Chinese. 

The most common word for house in Chinese, it can also mean home. 

家 Jiā means house, home

There are lots of Chinese characters that also use this character to represent things that have something to do with home or house in Chinese. e.g. 
  • 家 人 Jiā rén – Family (members)
  • 老 家 Lǎo jiā – Home town
  • 家 庭 Jiā tíng – Family (as an abstract noun)
  • 人 家 Rén jiā – “Others” 
  • 搬 家 Bān jiā – Move house
  • 国 家 Guó jiā – Country
  • 回 家 Huí jiā – Return home 

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Next up…

Other words for house in Chinese;

房子 Fáng zi which means house in an apartment or building .
屋子 Wū zi which is your room as a house , i.e your room in a shared apartment.
排屋 Pái wū which means a Terraced house.
招待所 Zhāo dài suǒ means Guesthouse .

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独立式的房子 Dúlì shì de fángzi means Detached House . Literally this translation means Individual – type – house.  
乡间别墅 Xiāngjiān biéshù which means Country House or a house in the countryside.
住宅 Zhù zhái which means house/dwelling. This is much more formal though and is used in formal documents . e.g. when you are filling in your address in a document or in a newspaper. 
公园 Gōngyuán which means a block of flats or apartments . This actually also translate to park in Chinese .

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Rooms in the House in Chinese

OK time to get into the house itself and find out what lies within.

Here are pretty much all the rooms of your home you’ll ever need!

Rooms in Chinese - Toilet

Items in your House in Chinese

So we’ve mapped out your home… now what about filling it up with some necessary household items.

House in Chinese - Chair

Time to put those words into some form of context.

Here are some useful sentences you hopefully find handy when discussing your home in Chinese:

  • At my house – 在我家, zài wǒjiā
  • Our house – 我们的家, wǒmen de jiā
  • I vacuum – 我吸尘, wǒ xī chén
  • I iron – 我熨, wǒ yùn
  • I wash the dishes – 我洗碗, wǒ xǐ wǎn
  • I cleaned the house – 我打扫房子 Wǒ dǎsǎo fángzi
  • Do you have a house? (i.e. have you bought your own house) – 你有房子吗?Nǐ yǒu fángzi ma?
  • Buy a house – 买房, mǎifáng
  • Rent a house – 租房, zūfáng
  • Where do you live? 你住在哪里? Nǐ zhù zài nǎ lǐ? 
  • How many rooms does your house have? 你的家有几个房间? Nǐ de jiā yǒu jǐ gè fáng jiān?
  • Did you rent or buy your house? 你的家是租的还是买的? Nǐ de jiā shì zū de hái shì mǎi de
  • How much is the rent per month? 多少钱一个月? Duō shǎo qián yī gè yuè?

Learning the rooms of your house in Chinese is a great way to learn some vocabulary you can be sure you’ll use pretty much every day!

Get those post-it notes out and ready.

House in Chinese Vocabulary Quiz

Think you’re ready to test yourself with our quick-fire quiz about all the vocab above?

Why not try our quiz and see how many words you remember !

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House in Chinese || FAQs

House in Chinese is 家 jiā .

Bedroom in Chinese is 卧室 wòshì .

Bathroom in Chinese is 洗手间 xǐshou jiān .

Kitchen in Chinese is 厨房 chúfáng .

Door in Chinese is 门 mén .

我们的家 wǒmen de jiā. Literally Our – House, a direct translation.

I cleaned the house in Chinese can be said: 我打扫房子 wǒ dǎsǎo fángzi .

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Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home

Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home

Listen now to the PEM Walks episode about this property! Our behind-the-scenes audio storytelling unlocks PEM’s historic houses.

How to visit

Included with museum admission. Tickets are required. Same-day timed tickets may be reserved at the Admissions desk.

Reserve tickets

During the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), a prosperous merchant named Huang built a stately 16-bedroom house in China’s southeastern Huizhou region, calling his home Yin Yu Tang, meaning “Hall of Plentiful Shelter.” The house was home to the Huang family for more than 200 years until the last descendants moved from the village in 1982.

In the 1990s, as part of a mutually beneficial cultural exchange, the home and its contents were carefully dismantled and transported to Massachusetts for eventual installation on PEM’s campus. Over the course of seven years, a team of museum curators and educators working in concert with preservation architects and traditional Chinese and American craftspeople re-erected the home. In 2003, Yin Yu Tang opened to visitors, telling the complex story of its past and recent history and transforming it from a multigenerational family residence to a historic house in a museum setting at PEM.

The first floor bedrooms have intricately carved lattice windows that look out onto two fish ponds in the central courtyard. The home’s details tell as much about the aspirations, identity and creative expression of the Huang family as they do about the architectural heritage of the region.

The family’s well-documented genealogy and the collection of furnishings – passed down through eight generations – offer the opportunity to understand historical changes in China as they affected individuals in their daily lives and cultures on a global scale.

The name “Yin Yu Tang” has several meanings; one refers to the owner’s wish that this house would shelter their descendants far into the future. That wish was fulfilled – Yin Yu Tang was home to eight generations of the Huang family. At any one time, as many as 30 people, from three different generations, lived here — nearly all women and children. The young men worked as merchants in cities at a distance from the village to support their families. The journey to these cities was often dangerous, and the men lived there for extended periods of time, sometimes for as long as six years. In their absence, the women, children and elders were the primary residents of the house. While caring for the younger and older generations, the women maintained the sixteen-bedroom home, farmed vegetables and raised chickens and pigs.

According to the principles of the Chinese practice of feng shui, Yin Yu Tang was oriented in the village of Huang Cun to ensure a harmonious relationship with the landscape. Typically, Chinese homes face South, letting in sunlight and more yang, or masculine energy. Yin Yu Tang, however, was positioned facing North, toward the direction that the village stream flowed (considered to symbolize prosperity) with the rolling hills behind. These geographical features made the home’s unusual position more auspicious.

Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home. Photo by Bob Packert/PEM.

Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home. Photo by Bob Packert/PEM.

A bedroom in Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home, interior. Photo by Dennis Helmar.

A bedroom in Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home. Photo by Dennis Helmar.

Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home. Photo by Bob Packert/PEM.

Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home, interior. Photo by Dennis Helmar.

Plan your visit

Yin Yu Tang is available for timed, self-guided audio tours. The frequency and size of tours are limited to protect the historic structure and optimize visitor experience.

Exercise care Please help us preserve the house for future generations by refraining from touching objects and the structure itself. Non-flash photography and videography is permitted for personal use. The use of tripods or selfie sticks is not allowed. Please walk with care and watch out for uneven stonework and raised thresholds. The house offers limited wheelchair accessibility. Call 978-542-1644 for more information.

Store your belongings, but keep your coat Yin Yu Tang is partially outdoors and may be cool in fall and winter. Strollers, bags, backpacks and umbrellas are not permitted in the house. Please leave them at the coatroom or the cubbies by the Information desk. Our staff at the entrance of the house can look after strollers.

Pick up your audio guide in advance Please pick up your complimentary audio guide, available in English and Mandarin, at the information desk 10 minutes before your visit. Please note: Plan to bring your own pair of headphones. Before your visit, press #50 to listen to an introduction to the house. Once inside, look for stone blocks with two-digit numbers. Press the number plus the play > button to hear the audio.

Be prompt Please be at the doors to Yin Yu Tang five minutes before your scheduled visit with your audio guide in hand. A staff member will alert you shortly before the end of your time slot. If you arrive late, your visit will be shortened and entry is not guaranteed. Your ticket is valid only for the time indicated.

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Traditional Chinese Houses | Architecture and Models

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Traditional Chinese houses often come to mind when we first think of Chinese culture. Although we don’t really know at all what kind of house each is.

But they are all easily recognizable as part of Chinese architecture . Whether it’s their distinguished roofs, their colors, their doors, and so on.

In this article I will try to summarize the most famous and typical Chinese traditional houses of the country.

Types of Traditional Chinese Houses

There are countless types of traditional Chinese houses , both old and new and modern models. Virtually every province and region of the country has different old Chinese houses.

Depending on the terrain, the material, the time, and the climate, they were built in one way or another. It should also be borne in mind that China’s many ethnic minorities build their houses in different ways.

Some have nothing to do with the typical Chinese traditional house, an example of this are the Tulou of which we will talk later. The houses in China are among the most varied in the world.

Siheyuan is the typical Beijing courtyard house. These houses are very common throughout northern China. The Beijing Siheyuan revolves around the courtyard . In fact it could be said that it is a courtyard house.

These traditional Chinese houses are built on a horizontal axis with the main door always facing south, according to the principles of Feng Shui . Once you crossed the main door some found in a small room intended for visitors.

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Further ahead was a small narrow front courtyard . Next to this courtyard were the rooms, the office, the warehouse.

The further you went into the house, the more private the room in question became. The closer you were to the family, the more they let you into the house, allowing you to be received in their second courtyard .

In the end the house used to have a small sanctuary dedicated to the family ancestors . The larger the family, the larger the courtyard house, which could be enlarged by building more courtyards and rooms as the family grew.

For thousands of years, the Chinese of the Loess Plateau have built their houses in caves called Yaodong. These Chinese houses are built vertically downwards forming a sunken courtyard that has horizontal and vertical rooms on its sides.

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The Loess plateau has a fertile clay soil , which makes it very useful for both cultivation and digging. That’s why the people who lived in that part of China decided to make their houses under the soil instead of on top of it, because it was easier.

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Chinese Yaodong houses protect from both cold and heat when they are underground. The houses are accessed through an underground tunnel or an outer corridor . In the north there are villages where there are only Yaodong cave houses, which are very attractive for tourism.

The Fujian Tulou are traditional dwellings from southwest China built by the Hakka minority. These Chinese houses were built between the 12th and 20th centuries in the Fujian and Guangdong regions.

They are large segmented houses made of land in which several families live. The family rooms are arranged vertically and all face the large inner courtyard , which is usually round or rectangular.

The inner courtyard of the tulou may be “empty” or full of other smaller communal buildings. Such as food stores, farms, schools, markets, etc….

Some tulou tend to become real tourist attractions during the May festivities . The families who still live here charge tourists to come in and see the tulou. Many of them have been declared World Heritage by UNESCO .

The Lilong was a type of neighborhood that characterized Shanghai during the twentieth century, influenced by the barracks of the English concession. They were the first models of mass housing in China.

The Lilong appeared as a response to the increase in Shanghai’s population in the mid-19th century (as a result of people fleeing the Taiping Rebellion ). And also to house workers’ residences due to recent industrialization.

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As housing they were small courtyard houses arranged in a row , facing south, with one or two main alleys that served as shops and shops. They had a stone façade at the entrance to the neighborhood , and other secondary alleys that were for domestic, semi-private use.

The alleys are part of the house , where food is prepared and children are raised, but the interior of each house is private.

Diaojiaolou

Diaojiaolou are ancient Chinese houses built by the Miao minority in southwestern China. They are usually built of wood near mountains and rivers, usually with an extended floor space .

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At first glance it seems that these houses are going to fall as they are supported by simple wooden columns. But in reality they are quite resistant. The ground floor is usually used as a warehouse, while the second and third floors are for the inhabitants of the house and their families.

Legend has it that these houses were built one floor above ground level because their first inhabitants had to defend themselves from wild animals. And this was their way of doing it.

Current Chinese Housing 🏠

Chinese architecture in reference to their houses has changed a lot throughout history, more so than we have been in the last century. The majority of the Chinese population of cities now live in flats of large apartments or skyscrapers, like most of us.

However, some modern Chinese architects have wanted to mix the traditional with the new in many of their projects. One of the most famous is the Tea House project, a house located south of Tiananmen Square.

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The main characteristic of this house is that it is traditional on the outside and modern on the inside , mixing the old and the new as almost always do the Chinese and Japanese world.

Chinese Architecture

Chinese Architecture

China has a unique and time-honored architectural tradition, dating back to the Zhou era 2,500 years ago. Discover the reasons behind its features and how China's architecture reflects Chinese culture. Since ancient times, several types of architecture have been traditionally built by the Chinese, and they are introduced here.

General Features of Chinese Architecture

Since ancient times, the people built wooden buildings, structures built with rammed earth, and buildings and structures built with stone or brick. Each of these kinds of construction had different features. The buildings were built to survive the frequent earthquake, typhoon and flood disasters and to be easier to rebuild. Along with survivability and ease of renovation, the buildings reflected and helped to propagate social order and religion.

Preference for Lumber Construction

China's culture originated thousands of years ago along the Yellow River and Yangtze River. In the environment of the river basins, the seismic activity and frequent flood disasters prompted the people to build flexibly using wood for most buildings.

The thick forests then were a ready supply of lumber. The wooden architecture has distinctive features that changed little from the Zhou Dynasty (1045–221 BC) era up until early modern times when China adopted Western architecture.

The basic features of traditional lumber architecture were a stamped earth base, load bearing wooden pillars that were not planted into the foundation, and slightly flexible brackets. These design features made the buildings resilient to earthquake and storms, and they also allowed for reconfiguration, expansion and reconstruction if the buildings were damaged.

See more on Chinese Wooden Architecture: Why Wood Was Used and How .

Heavy Overhanging Roofs

A noticeable feature of the traditional wooden buildings are the heavy ceramic tiled roofs with wide eaves and slightly upturned corners. The builders considered it important to cover wooden buildings with overhanging roofs. This was to protect the building from weathering since wood rots much faster when it is wet. The wide eaves also provided shade in the summer, and in the winter, the slanted sunlight warmed the buildings.

As you can see in the picture of a building in the Forbidden City, in traditional buildings, the eaves were not supported by columns past the walls. The eaves might overhang the walls by several meters. Since ancient times, durable ceramic tiles were the favorite roofing material, but they were heavy.

Rammed Earth Buildings

In places where a clan's compound faced the danger of attack such as the Hakka villages in Fujian, people built earthen buildings 土楼 (tǔlóu). In these compounds, thick walls of rammed earth and sometimes bricks and stone were built in a circle without windows, and inside dwellings were constructed.

See more on Hakka Earthen Buildings .

The Interplay of Architecture and Culture

The various styles of architecture that have been built since the Zhou era reflect how the various Chinese people over the centuries adapted to the environment. The architectural designs conformed to their needs and culture and also helped to propagate social norms and order.

Wooden Courtyard Compounds

In most areas, where the clan families felt safe enough to live permanently and did have not face frequent attacks and wood was plentiful, the clans built easily modifiable wooden courtyard compounds for three generations. This is the typical style for clans that could afford to build and maintain such compounds.

Because the clans could more easily modify their dwellings as their needs changed over time, clan members found it advantageous to stay put on clan properties instead of moving on to another plot of land to build a new compound. They could renovate and more easily repair the damage from disasters and avoid relocation, so family members had to learn to live in enclosed compounds with little personal space throughout their entire lives even as their roles changed as they aged.

This type of housing arrangement served to propagate generation after generation the ancient traditions that dictated how families were to interact and of the roles and responsibilities of the members such as piety towards parents, respect for the elders, women's traditional roles, and etc. These courtyard compounds were called siheyuan (四合院) that means 'four combined courtyard.'

Whether for imperial palaces or the courtyard buildings of peasant clans, there were several rules that dictated how to best build compounds such as three sections along a north/south orientation, symmetrical layouts, one-story design, southern entrances, and inner courtyard space.

South Facing Orientation

The south facing orientation had a practical reason. When courtyards were built with taller buildings in the north north and in the south shorter walls facing east and the west, it allowed the maximum amount of sunlight to warm the building during the winter months when the sunlight was angled strongly from the south.

This is particularly a northern Chinese feature.

This is why the door and windows of the main building faced southwards and opened over the inner courtyard that let in the sunlight. So the main building that held the ranking older members of the family who also most needed warmer living quarters during the winter was placed to the north of the courtyard.

On the south side of the compound were the servants and guard quarters near the main gate to the compound that was always placed on the southern side of the compound. In this way, if enemies entered, they would have to pass by the servants and guards first before they reached the children and younger married couples quarters on either flank. The most protected building furthest from the gate was the main house for the older/ranking members.

Symmetrical Layouts

Symmetrical layouts of the compound with the larger main building in the center of the compound flanked on all sides by smaller ones or gates placed symmetrically helped to buffer the important main building from the elements or attacks from the outside. So the side and southern buildings blocked the wind and also shielded the main northern building from arrows or other projectiles of attackers.

Single-Story Construction

One-story buildings survive earthquakes and storm winds better than multistory buildings. It is more difficult to build strong multistory buildings with wood. So for both commoner dwellings and the residences of the rich clans, officials, and the imperial clans, low buildings were the preferred style except in the southeastern corner of China where there is little earthquake activity. There, if a clan could afford it, they could build two-story buildings. A thick, tall wall sometimes served to protect their buildings from occasional typhoons.

In northern China, if a compound had a two-story building, the second floor was usually a balcony set as part of the north wall of the compound that protected the main residence from attack and the elements. This pavilion that was higher than the rest of the buildings also reinforced the higher status of the elders.

Fengshui Design Principles

Fengshui is geomancy. The principles of this philosophy/religion dictates how to locate, orient, and build habitations and towns for the best effect. It accords with Taoist ideals of harmony. These design ideals were thought to promote the occupants' health, wealth and happiness, and through following these principles, builders thought to direct the flow of the qi energy as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine practice. See more about Fengshui and Chinese Construction .

Heaven Worship and South-North Orientation

Since ancient times, it was believed that Heaven was at the North Star, and this was where the supreme god who was originator of the earth, China and all people lived. They believed this because the stars and all of Heaven seemed to wheel around it.

So within their compounds, the clan heads were positioned closer to heaven than the others in the clan, and they also saw themselves as the representatives of the clan to Heaven. The northern part of the compound was considered the most important section for this religious reason as well.

The south-north orientation and religious and social order is apparent in the construction of the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Ming Tombs. Heaven worship is most clearly seen in the designs of the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.

Hierarchical Layout

Their choice of layout of their compounds was not only due to practical reasons. The design and layout tended to reinforce social and religious ideas and the dominant status and role of clan rulers.

Since ancient times, the society was hierarchically stratified as espoused in the teachings of Confucius (~551–479 BC) and other ancient teachers. All through history, the societies have been strongly hierarchical with the emperor or king at the top, parents served by the children in the tradition of filial piety, and the servants or slaves at the bottom. The rulers of a clan and of the nation aimed to promote their status by having the biggest and most imposing dwellings.

Reflecting the traditional social code, according to the tradition of filial piety, a clan's compound was usually sectioned into three parts if they could afford the expense. In the most important, choice northern section, the heads of the clan who were usually the eldest, the grandparents, lived in the biggest and tallest structures. Their children lived in the middle section with their children, and the less important relatives, servants, and guards lived in the smallest quarters on the south.

To impress their dominance, the clan rulers would almost always live in the tallest and biggest structure. It was against their rules for others of lower rank to live in a similar-sized or bigger dwelling. They would sit in the highest seat and have the biggest dwellings, and this served to psychologically impress subservience on those of lower rank. The lowest class were housed in the smallest dwellings, so they would feel that they were subservient and less important socially, and thus the design of the structures served to preserve the social order.

The Predominant Role of Emperors

Ancient Chinese imperial buildings included palaces, government offices, and military defensive projects. The imperial dynasties demonstrated the political control of the particular era by building the largest, most imposing structures. Generally, their architectural style was formal and solemn, and they were centrally located and built in grand scale in order to promulgate the society's formal hierarchical order.

The Temple of Heaven was one of the three tallest buildings in Beijing at 38 meters (125 feet) when it was built by the Ming court. It was equal in height to the two tallest buildings in the Forbidden City, the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Wu Gate, that both measured about 38 meters (125 feet high) at the roof ridge.

The emperors' Hall of Supreme Harmony was the biggest and tallest building in the Forbidden City for court functions, and to the north of it in the emperors' residential inner courtyard, the second biggest building of the palace complex, the Palace of Heavenly Purity, was originally built to be the dwelling of the emperors. In the Qing Dynasty, however, emperors started to use it for other purposes. The empresses' smaller palace was set to the north.

Twice a year, the emperors would go to the Temple of Heaven to perform special sacrifices and ceremonies that were thought to be essential for the continuance and blessing of their domains. The extreme size of the buildings of the emperors and of the Temple of Heaven marked both the importance of the emperors who were worshiped as gods, and the importance of their religious functions in society. Others were not allowed to build bigger buildings than theirs throughout the whole empire.

See more on Forbidden City Architecture .

Other Major Types of Architecture

The lumber construction was the most common architectural style for both commoner and imperial dynasty residences, but it wasn't the only traditional style. To build towers, mausoleums, fortresses, bridges and other kinds of architecture, they usually used rammed earth, brick or stone. Ethnic minority groups had their own preferred architectural styles.

Ancient (imperial) Chinese architecture started developing very rapidly from the Han Dynasty (206 BC– 220 AD) onwards. At this point, builders had mastered earth ramming skills for city walls and the Great Wall and knew how to fire tiles and build with cut stones.

During the Sui (581–618) and Tang (618–907) dynasties, kiln firing techniques improved, and brick structures became more popular.

Mausoleums and Tombs

Though for inhabited buildings, they usually used wood, for mausoleums and tombs, they used stone and bricks to make permanent structures. The dead didn't need to remodel their tombs. So it was more logical to build permanent structures to house their remains.

The mausoleums and tombs were designed and located according to fengshui principles, so most Chinese mausoleums were built on or near mountains. Other distinguishing features include a path leading up to the structure.

Chinese Landscape Gardens

Garden and courtyard architecture was considered very important for the compounds of imperial clans, officials and wealthy clans. Fengshui principles determined the layout so that they could control the cosmological and health effects of the various elements of the gardens.

Read more on China's Top 6 Beautiful Gardens .

Commoner Residences

The architectural style of traditional Chinese residences was functional and suited to local conditions .

For example, in Southwest China, bamboo houses suited the muggy environment and local resources well.

In the northern part of Shaanxi Province where the weather is cold and dry in winter, the loess-carved dwellings were good at retaining heat and were cheap to construct.

Stone Bridges

During the Sui Dynasty and afterwards, some builders demonstrated special skill in the construction of stone bridges that have survived through centuries of earthquakes, floods, and wars.

The 1,400 year old Zhaozhou Bridge is celebrated as China's oldest standing bridge and the oldest open-spandrel stone bridge in the world. It is remarkable because iron was utilized for supporting and stabilizing parts that allowed the bridge to slightly adjust due to earthquakes, the settling of the ground, and environmental changes.

Religious Buildings

China has four official religions. Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity have a long history in China.

Since the Chinese imperial court contributed to the introduction of Buddhism in China, Buddhist buildings in China normally followed the imperial style of construction, which was glorious and grand.

Taoist buildings in China were closer to the style of buildings for commoners compared to the other religious buildings. They are usually built compactly with brick to be strong enough to last a long time.

Muslim architecture in China was a blend of traditional Chinese and Middle Eastern styles.

As for Christianity, most churches in China follow Western architectural designs.

Read more on 5 Types of Ancient Chinese Architecture.

Elegance and Decoration

There was always an emphasis on beautiful style. Existing examples of ancient Chinese architecture are greatly praised for their elegant profiles and varied features such as overhanging eaves, upturned roof corners, and different shapes of roofs.

The unique exteriors not only satisfied a practical function, but they also had wonderful appearances. They are good examples of practicality and beauty combined.

Balanced Symmetry

Most traditional Chinese buildings strictly followed an axis-centered principle with symmetrical wings. The biggest building was in the center, and on either side, they constructed smaller buildings as need arose. Along with practical reasons for the symmetrical design described above such as for protection, the style accords with their aesthetic standards for harmony, balance and symmetry that date from Shang Dynasty times.

Gorgeous Decoration

Architects in ancient China paid special attention to color and adornments, from the whole building to specific parts. They used different colors or paintings according to particular building functions or local customs. Buildings were often quite colorful.

Carved beams, painted rafters, various patterns, inscribed boards, couplets hung on the pillars, and wall paintings were used to add a colorful and beautiful style to interiors.

Stone lions, screen walls, ornamental columns, as well as flowers were used to decorate the exteriors of buildings.

Modern Chinese Architecture

Nowadays, few buildings are being built in wood in Chinese cities. Modern buildings are built with less expensive concrete and steel. The Chinese have adopted Western building methods.

However, they might still design buildings according to traditional styles and utilize fengshui concepts to orient and design buildings. For example, modern apartment complexes are usually built around a central courtyard/playground.

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Traditional Chinese House Interior Characteristics

Speaking of the traditional Chinese house interior or the Eastern countries architects , Japan, and China have been recognized as influencers, and starters of the whole East Asia, art, architect, and furniture are also included.

When the expeditionary armies from the West took over most parts of East Asia in the 18th century, the Europeans were impressed by the classical look and soon accepted it as an inspired cultural part.

But, having become so popular in the European era of Rococo , the traditional Chinese house interior was soon quieted into oblivion.

And only to this day, when we have emerged with an excessive interest in Chinese culture and artistic traditions around the world.

That’s because China, while still a feudal country for millennia, has developed strong customs, techniques that, to this day remain unchanged, inseparable.

It was the world’s perception of the Chinese that found its reflection in bronze castings, ceramics, porcelain and rugs, fine silk paintings, and paintings that drew many Europeans back.

The traditional Chinese house interior is a combination of characteristic accents, so such interiors not only reveal the owner’s unique features, tastes, and preferences but also create an atmosphere. accordingly, become an influential environment for each guest.

Traditional Chinese house design is normally emphasized by colors and furniture, the Chinese use decorative patterns and colors as the main elements for their living space.

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Principles Of Traditional Chinese House Architecture

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After carefully analyzing the traditional Chinese house floor plan, you begin to understand that it differs significantly from the beliefs of others.

The whole reason stems from the Chinese finding a philosophical beginning in everything around and the peaceful lifestyle of the Chinese people.

The traditional Chinese furniture is devoid of sharp edges, bulky yet with its great variety.

The main materials used by many of the best Chinese furniture brands are bamboo or wood.

When creating furniture, the masters use a complex multilayered change technique as a decorative element.

And etching on black varnish is still the best decorative method to this day.

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Traditional Chinese furniture design especially emphasizes color, taking color and decorative motifs as the main factor.

With color, they will put on the house an incredible beauty, impress a strong but cozy and intimate.

Typical Chinese interiors use two main colors red and black, which can be magenta or crimson.

According to many documents, red is a color of power.

Besides, the Chinese also use other bright colors such as blue, yellow, or green.

A little golden color is an indispensable part of the Chinese color scheme and decoration.

Carved Interiors

The lines of the furniture and accessories have the characteristics of the secret East.

Furniture with distinctive decorative patterns is an important part of Chinese interior design.

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Items made of intricately carved wood with black or red glossy paint are typical Chinese articles, they are not only effective in use but also have a very high decorative effect.

Once you have used this style, it is not simple to switch to another style because of the mystery beauty they bring.

You should choose one or two unique Chinese-style fixtures and combine them with lower colors like plain black or glued brown.

Choosing the right accessories will be the easiest way to bring a bold Chinese interior style to your home.

Silk-made Interiors

As you may know, China is so well-known for silk, a beautiful and dramatic floor mat would be a necessary and sensible addition.

Using paper lanterns as a light source to decorate the house, you will feel truly relaxed and cozy with the light of the lights.

Choose suitable fabrics for curtains, sheets, pillows, blankets.

You can use China’s worldwide recognized silk material to increase luxuries.

The furnishings should also follow traditional Chinese house plans  featured with familiar or mythical animals such as monkeys, dragons, tigers, or flowers, birds, and fish.

Ceramics Arts

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Also, ceramics are indispensable in the architectural space of the Chinese people. In specific, ceramics have characteristics of blue and white.

Their quintessence of art and ceramics appear through bowls, dishes, teapots, flower pots, decorative vases.

The architectural style always brings to a dynamic life, maximum comfort, and convenience, experiences of a mythical East will bring to life interesting surprises and impressions that are hard to describe.

Classified And Noticeable List Of Traditional Chinese House Interior

As an Asian country, a neighbor of Japan, Chinese antique furniture is most likely similar to the Japanese.

Some noticeable things are you can use it for any using purposes, usually durable and regularly made of wood as the similarity in their culture.

Antique Cabinets

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Traditional Chinese house interior, above all else, is the choice of gentle, traditional people.

It’s the ideal style for those who love philosophy in all its manifestations, including the organization of home spaces, will certainly appreciate this traditional oriental style.

A fact must be said, Chinese people love storing things for many reasons.

Their furniture also can be used for many purposes. Most of the products being sold on the market today are either originated or pattern replicated in the Ming and Qing dynasty .

Most positively, you will find these pieces of furniture especially valuable for your living space and can use it for multi-purpose such as a coffee counter, a lampstand, or even a back stand.

Let’s take a quick look at the recommended items based on reviews and ratings.

Here is an example of the mentioned items that we highly recommend for you.

Chinoiserie Scenery Jewelry Cabinet

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This particular item is more like a combination of classic Qing and modern works.

Most of the patterns that appear in this model are originated in the 19th century, not exactly the same, but you can feel the vibe that flows in it.

Finished with the hand-painted landscape, this beautiful jewelry cabinet has mirrored lift-top and felt-lined ring trays.

Built to serve on many occasions with ideal sturdiness, you can even slam the best Chinese cleaver you can find on this product and it will not be moved for any reason.

Though this product also has some disadvantages as being made of wood, as you may already know, wood is extremely vulnerable to water, which means it has to be maintained with care.

And in case you damaged it, the repairing process may require lots of patience and skills.

  • Super affordable
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  • Brass pulls for easy opening
  • Perfect display for bedrooms
  • Beautifully hand-painted with a Chinoiserie design
  • Made of wood
  • Sturdy built
  • Easy to clean
  • Lightweight
  • Mirrored lift-top featured
  • Hand-forged brass hardware
  • Perfect dimension
  • Vulnerable material
  • Needs to care properly
  • Repairing damage requires patience and skill
  • Finishes can be scratched or damaged by sharp objects

Overall, you will not probably find any piece of furniture with this quality and design compared to the bills you spent, this product will be a valuable item for your living space and a perfect gift for your lady.

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Actually, Cha Dao means the Way of Tea in the native language.

“Dao is the supreme thought in Chinese belief, and roughly refers to the underlying essence, principle, or order behind the natural world. It stands at the heart of the tea culture.”

Tea drinking is about much more than simply watering tea leaves in hot water.

Instead, it is usually something that must be taken seriously, which means you may be evaluated by people via your way of drinking or enjoying tea.

The tea tray, also known as the Chachuan (tea ship) and Chaxi (tea wash), you should it for carrying the whole tea collection.

There are single-layered tea trays and double-layered tea trays. In a double-layered tea tray, the first layer has holes while the lower layer is a drawer for draining water.

On the other hand, the single-layered tea tray simply has a metal pipe in the right lower corner to empty the wastewater into a connected waste tea kettle.

Most tea trays are regularly made of bamboo or wood, and sometimes ceramic.

You can simply clean the inside of the tray and set aside to dry after use.

Tea serving trays also provide an elegant platform to display your tea collection when drinking and will impress all your guests.

Shall we dig a bit deeper at the highly recommended pieces based on reviews and ratings?

Let’s have a closer look at the most valuable item to see what exactly it can do.

Ufine Bamboo Tea Tray 

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This product material is from high-quality bamboo with high-density fiber, which is a strong, hard, and eco-friendly material.

Moreover, the item is a mixture of classic and modern design, a combination of modern convenience and traditional beauty.

Especially, the pattern on this piece of traditional Chinese house interior is hand-carved with smoothness and valuation.

Unlike some products on the market, you should use it often to keep itself moist for longer-lasting performance.

If you use this item daily, it can last for around ten years of life.

Impressed yet?

There’s more, this one is also featured with anti-skid on the legs, which makes it safer a lot compared to other products on the market.

  • Made of eco-friendly material
  • A mixture of modern and classic design
  • Anti-skid featured
  • Hand-carved patterns
  • Large capacity
  • Comes with valuable accessories
  • Easy to use
  • Convenience
  • Heavyweight
  • Does not dishwasher safe

In short, this item will be a considerable piece of art for you and your tea meditation journey, you can also gift this one to someone and I’m sure that anyone is going to love it.

Display Stands

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As mentioned, Chinese people love showing things off to their guests, and what is more suitable than a display stand.

A classic type of this has the material of wood or bamboo as they are great for showing off purpose.

Plus, you can use it for any spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, or even in your kitchen.

This one is too, inspired by the Qing dynasty classic patterns but mixed with a bit of modern classic vibe, yet the main patterns are still originated in the 19th century and they are pretty accurate in comparison with the authentic antique items.

Speaking of kitchens, you can place these display stands right in the middle of the kitchen without any concern, and if you have the best Chinese cleaver, why don’t you place it at the easiest place to see in your kitchen?

A display stand can help you do that without making your cooking space look weird.

Again, let’s have a closer look at the highly recommended items based on reviews and ratings.

*Ratings are from Amazon at the time of publication and can be changed

NWFashion Wooden Display Stand

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Firstly, this product’s material is from wood traditionally, finished with smoothly carved patterns, and delightfully polished.

Also, being made of wood by one of the best Chinese furniture brands on a budget, this one is built with sturdiness and long-lasting.

Especially, you can place multiple objects on the thing without worrying it may crack someday.

As mentioned, this one can be placed anywhere in your home, and your kitchen will be also included. You can put many of your kitchen supplements on this shelf such as dishes, Microwaves, or even spices.

The charming look will make a surprise for your guests.

  • Multi-purpose
  • Traditional design
  • Beautiful carving work
  • Smoothly polished
  • Needs to care correctly

Overall, this product will be an extremely valuable piece of a traditional Chinese house interior for your living space with no consideration at all and you will love to have it for yourself.

People Also Ask About Traditional Chinese House Interior

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1. What Are Traditional Chinese Houses Like?

Most of the Chinese Houses were laid out similarly, have pounded earth foundations and timber frames. Besides, walls and floors are made of brick, earth, or wood, that was for the poor.

On the other hand, the rich lived expensively in their big house with many people who worked for them. Many rich people back then were working for the government or merchandise.

They paint their house in yellow or rosewood in the Qing dynasty.

Besides, wood, silk, or ceramic is the main material of the furniture.

2. What Is China’s Most Famous Architecture?

Being one of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Great Wall of China is definitely an excellent representative of famous buildings in China.

It is the top-ranked tourist destination in China.

Qin Shi Huang , the first emperor of unified China, assembled The Wall

They build a spectacular defensive structure to defend the mainland from outlanders such as Mongol tribes.

3. Is China Furniture Worth It?

As you may know, China is the manufacturer of this world for its mass production capacity and cheap human resources.

Not all their products are bad, some are really good and worth their price.

When buying something from the Chinese, make sure that you have done all your homework, and have a trustworthy seller.

The Chinese antique house style is heavy on simplified décor and Western decor is renewed with typical Asian ornaments and materials such as lacquer, Buddha statues.

This intersection is what we call the East-West meeting.

This style is a creative inheritance on a long-standing cultural capital, sophistication, sophistication, and indistinguishable East Asian qualities.

This is a cultural choice that perfectly meets the needs of modern lifestyle and lifestyle.

Hope that throughout this article, you will have a closer look and know more about the proudest aspect of the Chinese people, the traditional Chinese house interior.

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House Tour: A doctor’s traditional Chinese bungalow at Holland Road – with a modern spin

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The award-winning architect draws inspiration from Hui-style architecture for a bungalow off Holland Road. Everything about award-winning architect Tan Kay Ngee’s resume points to him being the quintessential cosmopolitan practitioner.

Designed by architect Tan Kay Ngee

He was a student of Catholic High School in the 1960s when it was still a Chinese medium school, before moving to National Junior College. After graduating from the school of architecture at National University of Singapore, he spent four years at London’s Architectural Association.

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Mr Tan started his career at Studio Tomassini in Italy and then at Arup Associates in London, and also taught design at The Bartlett, University College London. In 1990, he established Kay Ngee Tan Architects in London, but it was only in 2003, that he returned home to start his Singapore studio.

The 67-year-old has projects in Asian and Western cities. For example, there is the Kinokuniya book store in New York and the Homage boutique hotel in Istanbul.

He was one of 12 architects who designed villas for a hospitality project known as Commune by the Great Wall in Beijing, and he also designed the Chuzhou HQ & Ceramic Museum in Anhui province. Locally, Mr Tan designed Singapore Management University and Breadtalk IHQ.

Modernising Chinese Architecture

His name is one that pops up when people think of architecture with an Oriental influence. “But funnily, when I first started, my designs were more contemporary British style,” he says.

But he developed an interest in Chinese culture and architecture some years ago, when he was impressed with the way Japanese architects could modernise their own aesthetics. Along the way, Mr Tan delved more into Chinese architecture, particularly Hui-style architecture, which avoided the use of bright colours in its buildings, and used more muted materials such as cement plaster, wood and grey stone and grey roof tiles.

“I find the language of Hui-style architecture elegant, with its focus on proportion and aesthetics. I didn’t want to follow it literally, but rather to recreate it with a modern interpretation,” says Mr Tan.

A doctor’s bungalow off Holland Road

His interpretation of Hui-style architecture can be seen in this bungalow off Holland Road. Belonging to a doctor, the house has subtle Oriental influences, the way Mr Tan intended for it.

The client approached Mr Tan to design her home without specifically asking for a Chinese house. But it was through conversations that the two discovered they shared a love for Chinese aesthetics.

“The idea is not to design the home with too much Chinese architecture, but to create an overall feeling,” says Mr Tan. “We needed to make the home liveable, fulfil the client’s requirements and also reflect her personality.”

One house for doctor, another house for son

The land comprises two houses – a main building for the client, and an annexe wing for her second son. Standing in front of the property, the differences between the two buildings, both two-storeys high, are obvious. The main house is wide while the annexe wing is a slender structure.

“The house is designed with two components, the horizontal and vertical brush strokes of Chinese calligraphy,” says Mr Tan. He doesn’t practise Chinese calligraphy but is a regular contributor to various Chinese publications, penning his views on arts, architecture and cities.

At the annexe block, an open lattice timber screen fronts the building representing the vertical brush stroke.

Minimalist Chinese ‘Hui’ Architecture

The timber screen allows breeze and sun to enter into the living space.

Mr Tan explains that the openness of this building reflects the characteristics of the son, who loves the outdoors. The first floor houses an open kitchen and a gym, and there is a bedroom and bathroom on the second floor. A lap pool separates and acts as a water courtyard for the two blocks.

The minimalist aesthetic of traditional Hui-style architecture is visible in the main house, through the offform concrete facade. The horizontal calligraphy stroke is a slab of silver quartz stone that partially wraps around the facade.

Traditional Chinese Courtyard

While the main house looks imposing on the outside, it is the opposite on the inside. Step in and it is a two-storey tall timber lattice screen, much like the one on the annexe block that visitors immediately see, with hints of a courtyard just behind it.

The main house is U-shaped around a central garden courtyard, which separates the spacious living and dining areas from the kitchen.

Mr Tan says that the design of the main house hints at the personality of the client, someone who values privacy but is open and very welcoming at heart.

The presence of the courtyard is inspired by traditional Hui-style homes, which would usually be a single compound centred on an inner courtyard. In this home, the client has planted several bonsai trees which were imported from Taiwan. The three bedrooms on the second floor come with views of the courtyard.

Chinese Painting Collection

For Mr Tan, one of the highlights in designing the home is the creation of a gallery space for the client’s collection of Chinese paintings and artefacts. The space is minimalist, with the artefacts, some dating back to the Han and Tang dynasties, lined up on a glass ledge that is naturally lit from below.

Mr Tan also introduced little details around the home that have Chinese aesthetics but done with tropical living in mind. For example, the bifold doors in the living and dining areas are more slender compared to conventional ones, and are similar to the width of a vertical Chinese scroll painting or a Ming dynasty table. The doors can be folded away so that the home can be naturally cooled when required.

In line with the Hui-style practice of using stone as building material, Mr Tan also used stone for parts of the home. In this case, he picked Ahlat stone, a light weight, porous, chocolate-brownish lava stone from the Van Lake region of Turkey. The stone has a natural cooling quality that reduces heat in the home.

Choice of Western Furniture

Keen-eyed observers will notice that much of the furniture is Western-styled, Mr Tan picked out. He deliberately avoided filling the home with only Chinese furniture, “because that would be too much.”

He adds that one of the challenges in any architectural job is “how to bring out the essence of the central aesthetics, but not to copy or overdo it.”

Besides well-designed aesthetics, the trick to designing a home is also to make it usable and easy to maintain, says Mr Tan. “More importantly, the client has to enjoy the space.”

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Home in Chinese (25 Expressions to Expand Your Vocabulary)

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Knowing how to say “home” in Chinese is very useful as you will probably need to use this word daily in China. Whether you want to tell people about your family or how you pass the time, you most likely won’t be able to accomplish that without using the Chinese word for “home”.

In this guide, we’re going to be telling you everything you need to know about home in Chinese as well as other useful vocabulary words related to it.

Let’s get started!

“ Home ”  in Chinese

“Home” in Mandarin Chinese is 家 (jiā). Depending on the situation and context, this word may also mean family, household, or house.

家 (jiā) is one of the easiest words to learn in Chinese as it consists of only one character . Let’s take a look at how to write and pronounce this word.

The Character for Home in Chinese

家 (jiā) – the Chinese character for home is originally a picture of a house with a pig inside it, from ancient days when livestock lived with the family. The top of the character 宀 is called a roof radical, representing a house, and the 豕 below depicts a pig.

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The Pronunciation of 家 (jiā) in Chinese

家 is pronounced “jia” in the first tone, which is flat and steady. It sounds quite similar to “jar” with a British accent, but not round-lipped.

Home-related Vocabulary in Chinese

It’s a good idea to add 家 (jiā) to your basic Chinese vocabulary , as it’s the building block of many other common words and phrases in Chinese .

Below are the most useful home-related Chinese vocabulary words. We provide them with the Chinese characters and Pinyin romanization. You’ll see that pairing 家 (jiā) with different characters creates interesting compound words that relate to home or family.

There are other Chinese words containing 家 (jiā) but not relating to home or family. For instance, 家 (jiā) is also commonly used in professions to describe people who have mastered a specialized area of knowledge or a specific activity, like

  • scientist – 科学 家  (kēxué  jiā )
  • musician – 音乐 家  (yīnyuè  jiā )
  • pianist – 钢琴 家  (gāngqín jiā )
  • painter – 画 家  (huà jiā )
  • writer – 作 家  (zuò jiā )

In addition, 家 (jiā) is one of the most common measure words in Chinese that is used for business establishments, such as

  • a/one company – 一 家 公司 (yì  jiā  gōngsī)
  • two banks – 两 家 银行 (liǎng  jiā  yínháng)
  • three hotels – 三 家 酒店 (sān  jiā  jiǔdiàn)
  • four restaurants – 四 家 餐厅 (sì  jiā  cāntīng)
  • five shops – 五 家 商店 (wǔ  jiā  shāngdiàn)

Confused? Read our detailed guide on how to use the measure words in Chinese .

House vs Home in Chinese

If you’ve started to learn Chinese, you may already be familiar with another word – 房子 (fángzi), which means “house” in Chinese .

In broader terms, the differences between 家 (jiā) and 房子 (fángzi) are similar to the differences between English home  and house . While 房子 (fángzi) refers to the actual structure of the house, 家 (jiā) can be any place where you belong. It can be a house or an apartment (this is when the two words are usually interchangeable), but it could also be a tent, a boat , a cave, or even something abstract, a place in your mind.

家 (jiā) also put more emphasis on emotional feelings. You can use the word to talk about the family space inside a house, or even the family itself. For instance,

  • 我爱我家。 Wǒ ài wǒ jiā. I love my family.

All right, now that we have cleared all that up, let’s get onto talking about the different types of homes in Chinese.

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Types of Homes in Chinese

There are a few types of Chinese homes such as 公寓 (gōngyù), 别墅 (biéshù), 平房 (píng fáng), 老公房 (lǎo gōngfáng), etc.

Most Chinese people don’t live in single-family detached homes. Instead, they often live in apartments, especially in cities. 

Here are the Chinese words for the types of homes that people commonly live in:

1. 公寓 (gōngyù)

Chinese people say 公寓 (gōngyù) when they mean an apartment/flat or a condo.

2. 老公房 (lǎo gōngfáng)

老公房 (lǎo gōngfáng) are those standardized communal apartments built by the Chinese government in the 1950s-1980s to accommodate workers.

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3. 商住两用房 (shāng zhù liǎng yòng fáng)

This type of Chinese home is usually within a large building that has a mix of residential apartments and offices.

4. 宿舍 (sùshè)

Dormitories are called 宿舍 (sùshè) in Chinese.

5. 别墅 (biéshù)

别墅 (biéshù) is the general name for dwelling houses and villas in Chinese. A stand-alone house is called 独栋别墅 (dúdòng biéshù) while a townhouse is called 联排别墅 (liánpái biéshù).

6. 平房 (píng fáng)

平房 (píng fáng) refers to bungalows in Chinese. A traditional type of bungalow you can find throughout China, most famously in Beijing, is called 四合院 (sì hé yuàn) .

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7. 石库门 (shí kù mén)

石库门 (shí kù mén), literally meaning “stone warehouse gate”, is the most representative house style of Shanghai. These are clusters of two to three-story terrace houses that were built around the city in the early 20th century.

8. 农民房 (nóngmín fáng)

A 农民房 (nóngmín fáng), or “farmer’s house”, as the name suggests, is a house built by farmers in the countryside.

9. 帐篷 (zhàngpeng)

帐篷 (zhàngpeng) is what we call “tent” in Chinese. Those round tents (yurts) people live in China’s Inner Mongolia region are called 蒙古包 (Měnggǔ bāo).

10. 房车 (fáng chē)

Finally, a home on wheels (e.g, an RV) is called 房车 (fáng chē) in Chinese, literally “house car” – still a rare thing in China!

Useful Phrases Containing Home in Chinese

Here are some fantastic Chinese phrases  containing the word “home” with English translations. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will be with Chinese.

at home – 在家 ( zài jiā )

在 (zài) plays both the role of the verb “to be” and the preposition “in/at” in Chinese. Simply add it before the word 家 (jiā) to express “be at home”.

  • 我们 在家 。 Wǒmen zài jiā . We are at home.

go home – 回家 ( huí jiā )

Usually, “go” in Chinese is 去 (qù). However, if you want to say “go home”, you should use the verb 回 (huí), meaning “go back”, and say 回家 (huí jiā) instead of 去家 (qù jiā).

  • 我明天 回家 。 Wǒ míngtiān huí jiā . I am going (back) home tomorrow.

Essentially, home in Chinese culture is considered to be the original place in everyday life that people can only go back to – hence the verb 回 (huí).

In contrast, 去 (qù) is used in the sense of “go away to”. If it is someone else’s home, then you can use this verb.

  • 我 去 我朋友 家 。 Wǒ qù  wǒ péngyou  jiā . I am going to my friend’s home.

come home – 回家 ( huí jiā )

“Come home” in Chinese is still 回家 (huí jiā) as 回 (huí) can also mean “come back”. Easy, isn’t it?

  • 你什么时候 回家 ? Nǐ shénme shíhou huí jiā ? When are you coming home?

drop someone home – 送…回家 (sòng … huí  jiā )

A nice gesture at the end of a date. Here’s how you say “drop or walk someone home” in Chinese:

  • 我 送 你 回家 吧。 Wǒ sòng  nǐ huí jiā  ba. Let me drop you home.

get home – 到家 (dào  jiā )

The phrase for “get home” in Chinese is 到家 (dào jiā), literally “arrive (at) home”.

  • 我昨天 到家 很晚。 Wǒ zuótiān dào jiā  hěn wǎn. I got home very late yesterday.

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stay home – 呆在家 ( dāi zài jiā )

Remember we all had to stay at home once during the COVID-19 outbreak ? Well, to say “stay home” in Chinese, you say 呆在家 (dāi zài jiā).

  • 呆在家 , 别出门。 Dāi zài jiā , bié chū mén. Stay home and don’t go out.

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leave home – 离家 (lí  jiā )

“Leave home” in Chinese is simply 离家 (lí jiā). 离 (lí) means “leave” – a useful verb to know!

  • 我二十岁时 离家 去了中国。 Wǒ èrshí suì shí  lí jiā  qù le Zhōngguó. I left home and went to China at 20.

make yourself at home – 像在自己家一样 – (xiàng zài zìjǐ  jiā yíyàng )

You’ll likely hear this expression when you visit a Chinese friend ’s home.

  • 快进来, 像在自己家一样 。 Kuài jìnlái, xiàng zài zìjǐ jiā yíyàng . Come on in and make yourself at home.

An alternative way of saying “make yourself at home” in Chinese is 别拘束 (bié jūshù), literally “don’t restrain (yourself)”, but this is more formal and rarely used in casual conversations.

Recap: Home in Chinese

The word for “home” in Mandarin Chinese is 家 (jiā), with the character originally depicting a house with a pig in it. 家 (jiā) can refer to a house, an apartment, or any type of dwelling you consider to be your place of living. Depending on the context, the word can also mean family or household.

When combined with other characters, 家 (jiā) forms many other compound words related to home or family such as 家乡 (jiāxiāng) – “hometown” and 国家 (guójiā) – “country”. Besides, it appears in some professions vocabulary and can be used as a measure word on its own for counting business establishments.

Some common homes in Chinese include 公寓 (gōngyù), 老公房 (lǎo gōngfáng), 平房 (píng fáng), 别墅 (biéshù), etc. It’s useful to learn and practice Chinese phrases containing “home” to be more comfortable with the Chinese language.

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House Tour: A doctor’s traditional Chinese bungalow at Holland Road – with a modern spin

The award-winning architect draws inspiration from Hui-style architecture for a bungalow off Holland Road . Everything about award-winning architect Tan Kay Ngee ’s resume points to him being the quintessential cosmopolitan practitioner.

Designed by architect Tan Kay Ngee

He was a student of Catholic High School in the 1960s when it was still a Chinese medium school, before moving to National Junior College. After graduating from the school of architecture at National University of Singapore, he spent four years at London’s Architectural Association.

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Mr Tan started his career at Studio Tomassini in Italy and then at Arup Associates in London, and also taught design at The Bartlett, University College London. In 1990, he established Kay Ngee Tan Architects in London, but it was only in 2003, that he returned home to start his Singapore studio.

The 67-year-old has projects in Asian and Western cities. For example, there is the Kinokuniya book store in New York and the Homage boutique hotel in Istanbul.

He was one of 12 architects who designed villas for a hospitality project known as Commune by the Great Wall in Beijing, and he also designed the Chuzhou HQ & Ceramic Museum in Anhui province. Locally, Mr Tan designed Singapore Management University and Breadtalk IHQ.

Modernising Chinese Architecture

His name is one that pops up when people think of architecture with an Oriental influence. “But funnily, when I first started, my designs were more contemporary British style,” he says.

But he developed an interest in Chinese culture and architecture some years ago, when he was impressed with the way Japanese architects could modernise their own aesthetics. Along the way, Mr Tan delved more into Chinese architecture, particularly Hui-style architecture, which avoided the use of bright colours in its buildings, and used more muted materials such as cement plaster, wood and grey stone and grey roof tiles.

“I find the language of Hui-style architecture elegant, with its focus on proportion and aesthetics. I didn’t want to follow it literally, but rather to recreate it with a modern interpretation,” says Mr Tan.

A doctor’s bungalow off Holland Road

His interpretation of Hui-style architecture can be seen in this bungalow off Holland Road. Belonging to a doctor, the house has subtle Oriental influences, the way Mr Tan intended for it.

The client approached Mr Tan to design her home without specifically asking for a Chinese house. But it was through conversations that the two discovered they shared a love for Chinese aesthetics.

“The idea is not to design the home with too much Chinese architecture, but to create an overall feeling,” says Mr Tan. “We needed to make the home liveable, fulfil the client’s requirements and also reflect her personality.”

One house for doctor, another house for son

The land comprises two houses – a main building for the client, and an annexe wing for her second son. Standing in front of the property, the differences between the two buildings, both two-storeys high, are obvious. The main house is wide while the annexe wing is a slender structure.

“The house is designed with two components, the horizontal and vertical brush strokes of Chinese calligraphy,” says Mr Tan. He doesn’t practise Chinese calligraphy but is a regular contributor to various Chinese publications, penning his views on arts, architecture and cities.

At the annexe block, an open lattice timber screen fronts the building representing the vertical brush stroke.

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Minimalist Chinese ‘Hui’ Architecture

The timber screen allows breeze and sun to enter into the living space.

Mr Tan explains that the openness of this building reflects the characteristics of the son, who loves the outdoors. The first floor houses an open kitchen and a gym, and there is a bedroom and bathroom on the second floor. A lap pool separates and acts as a water courtyard for the two blocks.

The minimalist aesthetic of traditional Hui-style architecture is visible in the main house, through the offform concrete facade. The horizontal calligraphy stroke is a slab of silver quartz stone that partially wraps around the facade.

Traditional Chinese Courtyard

While the main house looks imposing on the outside, it is the opposite on the inside. Step in and it is a two-storey tall timber lattice screen, much like the one on the annexe block that visitors immediately see, with hints of a courtyard just behind it.

The main house is U-shaped around a central garden courtyard, which separates the spacious living and dining areas from the kitchen.

Mr Tan says that the design of the main house hints at the personality of the client, someone who values privacy but is open and very welcoming at heart.

The presence of the courtyard is inspired by traditional Hui-style homes, which would usually be a single compound centred on an inner courtyard. In this home, the client has planted several bonsai trees which were imported from Taiwan. The three bedrooms on the second floor come with views of the courtyard.

Chinese Painting Collection

For Mr Tan, one of the highlights in designing the home is the creation of a gallery space for the client’s collection of Chinese paintings and artefacts. The space is minimalist, with the artefacts, some dating back to the Han and Tang dynasties, lined up on a glass ledge that is naturally lit from below.

Mr Tan also introduced little details around the home that have Chinese aesthetics but done with tropical living in mind. For example, the bifold doors in the living and dining areas are more slender compared to conventional ones, and are similar to the width of a vertical Chinese scroll painting or a Ming dynasty table. The doors can be folded away so that the home can be naturally cooled when required.

In line with the Hui-style practice of using stone as building material, Mr Tan also used stone for parts of the home. In this case, he picked Ahlat stone, a light weight, porous, chocolate-brownish lava stone from the Van Lake region of Turkey. The stone has a natural cooling quality that reduces heat in the home.

Choice of Western Furniture

Keen-eyed observers will notice that much of the furniture is Western-styled, Mr Tan picked out. He deliberately avoided filling the home with only Chinese furniture, “because that would be too much.”

He adds that one of the challenges in any architectural job is “how to bring out the essence of the central aesthetics, but not to copy or overdo it.”

Besides well-designed aesthetics, the trick to designing a home is also to make it usable and easy to maintain, says Mr Tan. “More importantly, the client has to enjoy the space.”

This article was first published in Home and Decor .

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Beijing Siheyuan is a traditional building in China. “Si” means east, west, south and north, the four directions and “He” refers to that houses were distributed like a “口”, which embodies the traditional values and ethics of Chinese families. It enjoys a long history of more than 800 years. 

Siheyuan is constructed in an enclosed style. That is, there are walls in four directions and the gate is closed in most cases except for going out. A regular courtyard in east-west Hutong generally faces south in Beijing, and its unique orientation is determined on the basis of Feng Shui Studies of China. The rules and regulations to make an Old Beijing Courtyard can be divided according to the size of it. There are three major sizes: large size, medium size and small size. A medium Siheyuan is a more common one, which is composed of the gate, the outer yard, the inner courtyard and the backyard. The design and construction of Siheyuan are quiet easy. The material is also very simple, instead of steel and concrete, it is made of tiles and wood. The overall tone is gray, giving people a simple and comfortable feeling.  The structure with wood as its core is relatively light, which is a good resistance to earthquake. The preserved Siheyuan of Beijing mainly scatter in the Hutongs around Shichahai . Other places in China like Shaanxi Province and Shanxi Province also have Siheyuan, which have something common in size, material and style with Old Beijing Courtyard. All these are essential architectural relics of China.  

Gates Are the Reflection of Owners' Social Status

The gate is the main entrance and exit, which is designed in southeast of the entire courtyard. Social status can be best reflected in the gate. Generally speaking, the gate is divided into six levels according to the social status of the host: Wangfu gate; Guangliang Gate; Jinzhu Gate; Manzi Gate, Ruyi Gate and Qiangyuanshi Gate. Wangfu Gate was in the highest position, which was used by His Royal Highness. Guangliang Gate showed that it was the house of ancient officials. Jinzhu Gate was also for officials, but the level was inferior to Guangliang Gate. Manzi Gate was for ordinary people. Ruyi Gate was lower than Manzi Gate and Qiangyuanshi Gate, which was widely used among ordinary family. All the gates are printed red, a symbol of luck in China.  

Outer Courtyard - For Guest Living

Outer courtyard is made up of the front gate, screen wall, south room and the corridors. When you step into the front gate, the exquisite screen wall with fine patterns and blessing words is right in front of you. Screen wall is an important decoration for Beijing residents for it can be a barrier to keep the inner courtyard in a private state. According to researches of folk experts, screen wall is an inevitable factor in Feng Shui architectures. Ancient people were superstitious and they believed that if there was no protection between the gate and the inner courtyard, ghosts wandering at midnight might break into your house. The south room can be used as a study, a guest room, an accountant’s or a servant’s room. Connecting with the festoon gate, main room and side rooms, corridors provides people convenience to walk on rainy days. Festoon gate is the only dividing line and passage between the inner yard and the outer yard. Generally, festoon gate is located on the axis of the Old Beijing Courtyard, which is decorated in a luxury style, making it stand out from the rest of the building.  

Inner Courtyard - Highlights of Siheyuan

Inner courtyard is the core of Siheyuan that is consisted of the north room, the east side-room, the west side-room, the corner rooms and the yard in the central position. North room is the main room, which is large and bright and serves as the living room of the host. The west side-room is for daughters or sons of the host. The east side-room is for grandchildren and their nannies. Corner rooms, usually used as the warehouse or kitchen, lie between the main room and two side-rooms. Rest rooms for males and females are located in different corners of the courtyard; west corner of south room is for males while north corner of east side room is for females. You can plant trees and flowers, keep goldfish in tanks with beautiful patterns or set up a vineyard in the central courtyard.  

Back Courtyard - For Family Members Living

All south-faced back rooms in Siheyuan together with north wall of the main room form another yard called backyard, which allows female family members or seniors to live in. Preseting an aching beauty of decadence, most Siheyuan are in narrow Hutongs, hidden in the forest of armored concrete, waiting eagerly for you to explore its past. If you want to deeply understand Beijing's culture and history, these old courty yards cannot be missed.  

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