Open-plan
OH-pen-plan
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What it really means
A layout where the kitchen and living area are one big room without dividing walls. Modern and sociable, but cooking smells travel and there is less privacy in a shared home.
Chinese explanation
厨房与起居区连成一个大空间、没有隔墙的格局。现代且适合社交，但做饭气味会飘散，合租时私密性也差一些。
Example conversation
A: The flat has an open-plan kitchen and lounge.
B: Nice for parties, but the sofa will smell of dinner.
A：这套公寓是开放式厨房加客厅。
B：聚会很棒，不过沙发上会有饭菜味。
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