fong2 zou1房租
Jyutpingfong2 zou1
Yalefóng jōu
Definition
Rent for a residential property or room.
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How it's used
While 房租 is understood, locals overwhelmingly prefer using 租 or 租金 in daily conversation. Using 房租 can sound slightly more formal or like a direct translation from written Chinese. If you are talking about paying rent, people usually just say 交租.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 房租 when talking about any kind of rental, but it specifically refers to residential property. If you are talking about renting a commercial space or a car, use 租金 instead.
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