B2 noun Neutral 1 min read

起居

qǐjū /qǐ jū/

Qiju refers to the structured daily routine and habits of living.

Practice it Notes & Tips

起居 in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to daily life routine and habits.
  • Emphasizes regularity in sleeping, eating, and daily activities.
  • Used in contexts of health, lifestyle, and living spaces.

Overview

“起居”是一个汉语词汇，主要指日常生活中的起卧、饮食、作息等活动的总称。它强调的是一种规律性的、日常的活动模式，通常与个人的生活习惯、健康状况以及居住环境等因素相关。这个词语在描述个人生活方式、健康管理以及居住空间设计时都非常常用。

“起居”通常作为一个名词使用，可以单独成句，也可以与其他词语组合构成更复杂的短语。例如，“起居习惯”、“起居规律”、“起居饮食”、“起居室”等。在句子中，它可以作为主语、宾语或定语。例如：“他的起居很有规律。”（主语）“我需要调整我的起居。”（宾语）“这是我的起居室。”（定语）

**特殊人群**: 描述老年人、病人等的日常照料，如“需要有人照顾他的起居”。

“作息”特指作息时间，即工作和休息的时间安排，与“起居”中的“规律”和“时间”概念高度重合，但“起居”比“作息”更包含饮食、睡眠等更广泛的日常活动。

例如：‘他的作息时间不规律’，但‘他的起居需要调整’则包含了作息之外的其他方面。

“生活”是一个更广泛的概念，泛指生存、生存状态以及生存所进行的一切活动。而“起居”则更侧重于日常生活的具体安排和规律性。

例如：‘生活’可以指‘我的生活很忙碌’，而‘起居’则侧重于‘我的起居很有规律’。

Examples

1

她的起居非常有规律，每天按时睡觉，按时起床。

everyday

Her daily routine is very regular; she goes to bed and wakes up on time every day.

2

为了改善健康状况，他开始调整自己的起居饮食。

formal

In order to improve his health, he began to adjust his daily routine and diet.

3

这个小区的环境很好，很适合老年人起居。

real estate/living

The environment in this community is very good, very suitable for the elderly's daily life.

4

研究表明，规律的起居有助于提升工作效率。

academic

Research indicates that a regular daily routine helps improve work efficiency.

Common Collocations

起居规律 Regular daily routine
起居习惯 Daily living habits
起居室 Living room
起居饮食 Daily routine and diet

Common Phrases

起居有常

Have a regular daily routine

起居作息

Daily routine and schedule

起居饮食

Daily routine and diet

Often Confused With

起居 vs 生活

'生活' (shēnghuó) is a broader term encompassing existence and the state of living. '起居' (qǐjū) is more specific, focusing on the structured, habitual aspects of daily life like sleeping and eating.

起居 vs 作息

'作息' (zuòxī) specifically refers to the schedule of work and rest. '起居' is more encompassing, including sleep, diet, and overall daily patterns beyond just work/rest times.

Grammar Patterns

（主语）+ 起居 + （很）+ 形容词 (e.g., 他的起居很有规律。) （动词）+ 起居 (e.g., 调整起居) 起居 + （名词短语）(e.g., 起居习惯, 起居室)

How to Use It

The term '起居' is generally neutral to slightly formal. It is commonly used in discussions about health, lifestyle management, and the design of living spaces. Avoid using it in very casual, everyday conversation unless discussing someone's specific habits or routine.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse '起居' with the broader term '生活' (life) or the more specific '作息' (work and rest schedule). Ensure you understand the nuance: '起居' emphasizes the regularity and pattern of daily activities.

Tips

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Focus on Daily Routine

Think of '起居' as the structured, habitual pattern of your day, from waking up to going to sleep.

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Avoid Overgeneralization

While '起居' relates to daily life, it's more specific than the broad term '生活' (life).

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Health is Wealth

In Chinese culture, maintaining a regular '起居' is strongly associated with good health and well-being.

Word Origin

The character '起' (qǐ) means to rise, get up, or begin. The character '居' (jū) means to live, reside, or stay. Together, '起居' literally implies the act of getting up and residing, evolving to mean the daily routine of living.

Cultural Context

Maintaining a regular '起居' is highly valued in Chinese culture as a cornerstone of good health, discipline, and overall well-being. It reflects a sense of order and self-management.

Memory Tip

Imagine '起' (to rise/start) and '居' (to reside/live). '起居' is about how you start your day and live it regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“生活”是一个更宽泛的概念，指生存和生存状态。“起居”则更具体，指日常起卧、饮食、作息等规律性的活动安排。

“起居”可以用来形容一个人的生活规律、健康习惯，也可以指代居住空间中的起居室等。

在描述健康时，“起居”强调规律作息、合理饮食和充足睡眠的重要性，是保持身心健康的基础。

“起居”是一个相对中性且略偏正式的词语，在书面语和较为正式的口语场合中使用较多，尤其是在谈论健康、生活习惯或居住环境时。

Test Yourself

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保持规律的______是健康生活的重要组成部分。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 起居

“起居”指日常生活的规律安排，与健康生活密切相关。

multiple choice

这位老人需要有人照顾他的日常______。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 起居

“起居”在此语境下指老人的日常生活照料，包括饮食、睡眠、行动等。

sentence building

词语：调整，起居，需要，我

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我需要调整起居。

这是一个主谓宾结构，表达“我”需要对自己的日常生活安排进行调整。

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