gu3 geoi1故居
Jyutpinggu3 geoi1
Yalegu gēui
Definition
Former residence or home, particularly of a notable person during their lifetime.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and respectful tone, typically reserved for historical figures or celebrities whose homes have been preserved as museums or landmarks. It is rarely used to describe the childhood home of an ordinary person, where terms like 老家 or 舊屋 would be more appropriate. Using it for a regular house can sound overly dramatic or pretentious.
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gaan1間gānExamples
This place is the former residence of that writer.
Have you visited Dr. Sun Yat-sen's former residence yet?
Related words
Common phrases
former residence of a famous person
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it for any old house they used to live in, but it specifically implies a place of historical or cultural significance.
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Grammar guides
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