Meaning
租户 refers to a person or entity that rents property from a landlord. It literally combines 'rent' (租) and 'household' (户), meaning someone who rents a dwelling or commercial space. The term is commonly used in real estate, property management, and legal contexts.
Usage
This is the standard formal and neutral term for tenants in both residential and commercial contexts. It appears frequently in contracts, property advertisements, and discussions about rental relationships. Native speakers use it in both spoken and written Chinese, though 房客 (fáng kè) is also common for residential tenants specifically.
Examples
- 01房东正在寻找新的租户。.The landlord is looking for new tenants.
- 02这栋楼有二十多个商业租户。.This building has more than twenty commercial tenants.
Characters
Measure words
- 个三个租户
- 位一位租户
Common collocations
- 租户权益tenant rights
- 商业租户commercial tenant
- 招租户to seek tenants
- 租户管理tenant management
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 租 (to rent) with 户 (household), creating a compound that literally means 'renting household.' This straightforward construction reflects the practical nature of the term.