Studio (flat)

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What it really means

A small flat where the bedroom, living area and kitchen are all one room, with a separate bathroom. Popular with students who want privacy. Check the size — some studios are very small indeed.

Chinese explanation

卧室、起居区和厨房合为一室的小公寓，卫生间独立。受想要独立空间的学生欢迎。注意面积——有些 studio 真的非常小。

Example conversation

A: Are you sharing next year? B: No, I’ve booked a studio — everything in one room but it’s all mine.

A：你明年合租吗？ B：不，我订了一间 studio——所有功能都在一个房间里，但完全属于我自己。

What you could say back

“What's the floor area of the studio?”

Related phrases

Bedsit Flat En suite

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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