Halls of residence
HALLZ /hɔːlz/
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What it really means
University student accommodation, usually called just "halls". Most first-years live there — typically your own bedroom with a shared or private (en-suite) bathroom and a shared kitchen. After first year most students rent privately.
Chinese explanation
大学学生宿舍，通常简称 halls。大多数新生都住宿舍——一般是单人卧室，卫生间共用或独立（en-suite），厨房共用。大二起多数学生在校外租房。
Example conversation
A: Which halls are you in?
B: Park View — the kitchen's a mess but the people are lovely.
A：你住哪栋宿舍？
B：Park View——厨房乱得很，但室友都很好。
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