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公寓
gōngyù
Description
公寓是很多人住在一起的房子，每家住一间。
An 公寓 is a building where many people live together, each family occupying one unit.
在大城市里，很多人租公寓住，不买房子。
In big cities, many people rent 公寓 instead of buying houses.
Meanings
公寓gōngyù
apartment; flat
我住在一个小公寓里。
I live in a small apartment.
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Notes
- Etymology
公 (public/shared) + 寓 (residence), meaning a shared multi-unit dwelling.
- Nuance
公寓 is a building or unit; 家 refers to one's home.
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