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宿 has 3 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
lodge for the night; old; former
night; classifier for nights
constellation
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dormitory
to stay at
lit. to eat in the open air and sleep outdoors
place to return to
board and lodging
veteran general
long-held opinion
renowned senior figure
predestined relationship
lodging house
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We all live in the same dorm.
Source: Tatoeba #12422348 · CC BY 2.0 FRI want to extend my stay here for a few more days.
Source: Tatoeba #6822550 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe went back to the dorm as soon as he finished class.
Source: Tatoeba #2367577 · CC BY 2.0 FRI left the notes in the dormitory. I'll go back and get them now.
Source: Tatoeba #756873 · CC BY 2.0 FRRenmei is waiting for Xueyou in the dorm.
Source: Tatoeba #1567762 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe university has classrooms as well as dormitories.
Source: Tatoeba #1441752 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.