宿舍

Mandarin · pinyin sù shè

Meanings

  1. dormitory
  2. dorm room
  3. living quarters
  4. hostel
  5. Classifier: 間 jiān
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宿
sù · stop, rest, lodge, stay overnight; constellation
舍
shě · shè · house, dwelling; dwell, reside
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4–4 · su4 she4

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suk1 se3 · suk1 se5

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noun

  1. dormitory; living quarters (Classifier: 間/间)

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