How common it is
客厅 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say kètīng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
客厅是指家里的公共区域，通常用于接待客人和家人聚会。
kètīng shì zhǎng jia de gōngzhòng qūyù, tōngcháng yòng yú dàijí kěrén hé jiā rén huìqǐ.
客厅是指家里的公共区域，通常用于接待客人和家人聚会。 (Kètīng shì zhǎng jia de gōngzhòng qūyù, tōngcháng yòng yú dàijí kěrén hé jiā rén huìqǐ.) Living room refers to the common area in a home, typically used for receiving guests and family gatherings.
Context note
客厅常见于家庭住宅、公寓和别墅中，是家人休息和娱乐的地方。
kètīng jìncān yú jiātíng zhuózhù, gōngyù hé bǎishù zhōng, shì jiā rén xiūxī hé yóuyàng de dìfāng.
客厅常见于家庭住宅、公寓和别墅中，是家人休息和娱乐的地方。 (Kètīng jìncān yú jiātíng zhuózhù, gōngyù hé bǎishù zhōng, shì jiā rén xiūxī hé yóuyàng de dìfāng.) Living rooms are commonly found in family homes, apartments, and villas, serving as a place for family members to rest and entertain themselves.
5 examples
客厅里放着一张沙发。
kè tīng lǐ fàng zhe yì zhāng shā fā。
There is a sofa in the living room.
妈妈在客厅看电视。
mā ma zài kè tīng kàn diàn shì。
Mom watches TV in the living room.
我们经常在客厅喝茶聊天。
wǒ men jīng cháng zài kè tīng hē chá liáo tiān。
We often have tea and chat in the living room.
客人来了，我们在客厅接待他们。
kè rén lái le， wǒ men zài kè tīng jiē dài tā men。
When guests come, we receive them in the living room.
晚上，全家人都会在客厅看电视。
wǎn shàng， quán jiā rén dōu huì zài kè tīng kàn diàn shì。
In the evening, everyone gathers in the living room to watch TV.
5 mini stories
周末的时候，我们常常在客厅玩游戏。爸爸喜欢玩棋盘游戏，妈妈喜欢看电视剧。
zhōu mò de shí hòu， wǒ men cháng cháng zài kè tīng wán yóu xì。 bà ba xǐ huan wán qí pán yóu xì， mā ma xǐ huan kàn diàn shì jù。
On weekends, we often play games in the living room. Dad likes board games, while Mom prefers watching TV dramas.
客人来家里做客时，我们通常在客厅招待他们。
kè rén lái jiā lǐ zuò kè shí， wǒ men tōng cháng zài kè tīng zhāo dài tā men。
When guests come to our home, we usually receive them in the living room.
每天晚上，全家人都会在客厅里一起看新闻。
měi tiān wǎn shàng， quán jiā rén dōu huì zài kè tīng lǐ yì qǐ kàn xīn wén。
Every evening, the whole family watches news together in the living room.
客厅是我们家最热闹的地方之一。
kè tīng shì wǒ men jiā zuì rè nào de dì fāng zhī yī。
The living room is one of the most lively places in our home.
客人走后，我们会把客厅打扫干净。
kè rén zǒu hòu， wǒ men huì bǎ kè tīng dǎ sǎo gān jìng。
After guests leave, we clean up the living room.