B2 noun Formal 1 min read

居所

jūsuǒ /jū suǒ/
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Ju suo (居所) is a formal noun for a residence or dwelling place.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Formal term for a place where one lives.
  • Can refer to a house, dwelling, or habitat.
  • Common in writing and formal speech.

Overview

“居所”是一个汉语词汇，指人们居住和生活的地点。它是一个相对正式的词语，涵盖了从具体的房屋到更广泛的居住区域的多种含义。在不同的语境下，“居所”可以传达出不同的信息，既可以指代一个人的家庭住址，也可以泛指某一群体或物种的栖息地。

“居所”通常用作名词，表示一个具体或抽象的居住空间。它可以与表示所有权、位置、状态或变化的动词搭配使用。例如，“寻找居所”、“安顿居所”、“改变居所”等。它也可以作为定语或状语的一部分，修饰或说明其他词语。例如，“舒适的居所”、“偏远的居所”。

“居所”一词常见于书面语、新闻报道、法律文件以及一些较为正式的口语交流中。在描述个人住址、搬迁、房产信息时经常使用。此外，在涉及野生动物、环境保护或人类学研究时，也可能用“居所”来指代生物的栖息地或人类的聚居地。

“家”是最常用的词，指家庭生活和情感的归属地，比“居所”更强调情感和家庭的含义，通常指代自己最熟悉和亲近的居住空间。

“住处”比“住所”和“居所”更加口语化，指临时或非正式的居住地点，有时也指代一个人的家。

“住所”是“居所”最常见的近义词，两者在很多情况下可以互换使用，都指居住的地方。但“住所”的语体色彩可能比“居所”略微中性或口语化一些，而“居所”则更偏向书面语和正式场合。

“栖息地”主要用于描述动物或植物生存和繁衍的自然环境，与“居所”指人类居住地有所区别，但广义上可以理解为生物的“居所”。

Examples

1

他多年漂泊，终于找到了一个属于自己的安稳居所。

everyday

After years of wandering, he finally found a stable residence of his own.

2

根据法律规定，任何单位和个人不得侵占他人的合法居所。

formal

According to legal regulations, no unit or individual shall encroach upon another person's lawful dwelling.

3

搬家后，我们都在努力布置新居所，让它变得温馨。

informal

After moving, we are all working hard to decorate our new dwelling to make it feel cozy.

4

研究表明，城市扩张对野生动物的自然居所造成了严重破坏。

academic

Research indicates that urban expansion has severely damaged the natural habitats of wild animals.

Common Collocations

安稳的居所 Stable residence
合法居所 Lawful dwelling
寻找居所 To look for a residence
改变居所 To change residence

Common Phrases

安身之处

A place to settle down

合法居所

Lawful residence

临时居所

Temporary dwelling

Often Confused With

居所 vs 住所

'住所' is a very common synonym for '居所' and is often interchangeable. '住所' might be slightly more neutral in tone and used more frequently in everyday spoken language, while '居所' leans towards formal written contexts.

居所 vs 住处

'住处' is a more colloquial term, often implying a temporary or less formal place of lodging compared to the more established feel of '居所'.

Grammar Patterns

名词 + 的 + 居所 (e.g., 我的居所) 形容词 + 居所 (e.g., 舒适的居所) 动词 + 居所 (e.g., 寻找居所, 改变居所)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '居所' is generally considered formal and is more common in written Chinese than in casual spoken language. It carries a sense of permanence and legitimacy. When referring to a person's home in everyday conversation, simpler words like '家' (jiā) or '住处' (zhùchù) are usually preferred.

Common Mistakes

Learners might overuse '居所' in casual conversations, making their speech sound unnaturally formal. It's also important to distinguish its primary meaning of human dwelling from the secondary meaning of habitat, where '栖息地' (qīxīdì) is often more appropriate.

Tips

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Use 'Ju suo' in formal contexts

Employ '居所' when writing formal documents, reports, or in official announcements to maintain a sophisticated tone.

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Avoid in casual chat

Using '居所' in everyday casual conversation might sound overly formal or even slightly archaic to native speakers.

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Home as a concept

In Chinese culture, '家' (jiā) carries significant emotional weight beyond just a physical dwelling, often implying family and belonging.

Word Origin

The word '居所' is composed of two characters: '居' (jū), meaning 'to live', 'to reside', or 'to dwell', and '所' (suǒ), which functions as a nominalizer, meaning 'place' or 'location'. Together, they form a compound noun specifically denoting a place of residence.

Cultural Context

The concept of '居所' in Chinese culture is tied to stability and family. Having a proper '居所' is often seen as a significant life achievement and a foundation for family life. The location and quality of one's '居所' can also reflect social status.

Memory Tip

Think of '居' (jū) as 'to reside' and '所' (suǒ) as 'place'. So, '居所' literally means 'residing place'. Imagine a formal decree about 'residing places'.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“居所”和“住所”都可以指居住的地方，但“居所”更偏向书面语和正式场合，而“住所”在口语和书面语中都比较常用，语体色彩更中性。

可以，在某些特定语境下，“居所”也可以泛指动物或生物的栖息地，但“栖息地”是更专业和常用的词。

在日常口语中，人们更倾向于使用“家”、“住处”或“住所”等词。“居所”显得比较正式，通常在书面表达或需要强调正式性的场合使用。

是的，“居所”是一个广义的词，无论是一个人的自有住房、租住的公寓，还是临时居住的地方，都可以称为居所。

Test Yourself

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他正在为全家寻找一个舒适的______。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: A

句意是寻找居住的地方，‘居所’符合语境。

multiple choice

“居所”最接近以下哪个词语的含义？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: B

“住所”是“居所”最直接的近义词，都指居住的地方。

sentence building

请用“居所”和“舒适”、“找到”组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: C

句子结构完整，符合语法和语意逻辑。

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