🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "House" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
房子
"House" in Chinese · say it like fahng-tzuh

The most natural way to say "House" in Chinese is 房子. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

住宅
more formal, often used in legal contexts
can refer to home or house in a more emotional sense

When to use it

You can use '房子' when talking about any type of house or building where people live. It is commonly used in everyday conversation. For example, when discussing where someone lives or when looking for a place to rent or buy.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
我想买一栋房子。I want to buy a house.
这房子很漂亮。This house is very beautiful.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse '房子' with '家', but '家' refers more to the concept of home rather than just the physical building.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 房子, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Chinese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between '房子' and '住宅'?

'房子' is more commonly used in everyday language, while '住宅' is more formal and used in legal or official contexts.

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