How common it is
租 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say zū slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
租表示用钱暂时使用别人的东西。
zū biǎo shì yòng qián zàn shí shǐ yòng bié rén de dōng xī。
租 means to temporarily use something by paying money.
Context note
租常用于房子、车子和物品。
zū cháng yòng yú fáng zi 、 chē zi hé wù pǐn。
It is often used for houses, cars, and items.
5 examples
我们租了一间房子。
wǒ men zū le yì jiān fáng zi。
We rented a room.
他想租一辆车。
tā xiǎng zū yí liàng chē。
He wants to rent a car.
这家店可以租书。
zhè jiā diàn kě yǐ zū shū。
This shop can rent books.
你要租多久？
nǐ yào zū duō jiǔ？
How long do you want to rent for?
房租很高。
fáng zū hěn gāo。
The rent is high.
5 mini stories
他们在学校附近租了房。
tā men zài xué xiào fù jìn zū le fáng。
They rented a place near the school.
周末可以租自行车。
zhōu mò kě yǐ zū zì xíng chē。
You can rent a bicycle on the weekend.
他先租再决定要不要买。
tā xiān zū zài jué dìng yào bu yào mǎi。
He rents first before deciding whether to buy.
这间店租出去很多工具。
zhè jiān diàn zū chū qù hěn duō gōng jù。
This shop rents out many tools.
租房前要先看清楚合同。
zū fáng qián yào xiān kàn qīng chǔ hé tong。
Before renting a house, you should read the contract carefully.