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noun HSK 4
zū kè
tenant · renter · lessee

Meaning

租客 refers to a person who rents property from a landlord. It's the standard term for someone who pays rent to live in or use someone else's property, whether residential or commercial.

Usage

This is a neutral, formal term commonly used in rental agreements, real estate discussions, and everyday conversation about housing. It's more formal than 房客 (fáng kè), which specifically means a lodger or tenant in a house. 租客 can apply to any rented space including apartments, offices, or shops.

Examples

  1. 01
    房东正在寻找可靠的租客。
    Fáng dōng zhèng zài xún zhǎo kě kào de zū kè.
    The landlord is looking for reliable tenants.
  2. 02
    作为租客，你有权要求房东维修损坏的设施。
    Zuò wéi zū kè, nǐ yǒu quán yāo qiú fáng dōng wéi xiū sǔn huài de shè shī.
    As a tenant, you have the right to ask the landlord to repair damaged facilities.

Characters

Measure words

  • 位wèi一位租客
  • 个gè三个租客

Common collocations

  • 寻找租客
    xún zhǎo zū kè
    to look for tenants
  • 租客权益
    zū kè quán yì
    tenant rights
  • 长期租客
    cháng qī zū kè
    long-term tenant

Antonyms

Origin

The word combines 租 (to rent) with 客 (guest/person), literally meaning 'renting person' or 'rental guest,' emphasizing the temporary nature of occupancy.

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