si1 dai2私邸
Jyutpingsi1 dai2
Yalesī dái
Definition
A private residence, particularly one belonging to a high-ranking official or celebrity.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a high end, exclusive, or grand private residence rather than a standard apartment or family home. It carries a formal and somewhat prestigious tone, often used in real estate or news to describe luxury properties. You will rarely hear it used in casual conversation to describe someone's regular flat.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
This is a private area, not an ordinary private house.
Related words
Common phrases
luxurious private house
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 屋企, which is the standard, neutral term for home. Using 私邸 to describe a regular house will sound overly dramatic or pretentious.
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