verb / noun HSK 4
to lodge · to stay overnight · accommodation · lodging
Meaning
住宿 refers to the act of staying somewhere overnight or the accommodations themselves. It's a general term used when talking about where someone is sleeping during travel or temporary stays, encompassing hotels, hostels, guesthouses, or any temporary residence.
Usage
This is a standard, neutral term commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese when discussing travel accommodations or overnight stays. It appears frequently on hotel signs, travel websites, and in conversations about trip planning. More formal than just saying 住 (to live/stay) alone.
Examples
- 01我们需要提前预订住宿。.We need to book accommodation in advance.
- 02这家酒店的住宿条件很好。.The accommodation conditions at this hotel are very good.
Characters
Common collocations
- 住宿费accommodation fee, lodging cost
- 住宿条件accommodation conditions
- 提供住宿to provide accommodation
- 解决住宿to arrange accommodation
Origin
Both characters relate to dwelling: 住 means to reside and 宿 specifically means to stay overnight. Together they emphasize temporary overnight accommodation rather than permanent residence.