维修由谁负责
Wéixiū yóu shéi fùzé?
Who is responsible for repairs?
Meaning: Who is responsible for repairs?
When to use: Use this to ask whether the landlord, tenant, or property management handles maintenance when something breaks.
Tip: Sometimes learners say 谁负责维修? which is fine but sounds slightly less natural than the lesson phrase.
Examples ▼ 房东说洗衣机坏了,我就问:维修由谁负责?
Fángdōng shuō xǐyījī huài le, wǒ jiù wèn: Wéixiū yóu shéi fùzé?
The landlord said the washing machine is broken, so I asked who is responsible for repairs.
如果暖气不热,最好先问清楚:维修由谁负责?
Rúguǒ nuǎnqì bù rè, zuì hǎo xiān wèn qīngchu: Wéixiū yóu shéi fùzé?
If the heating isn't warm, it's best to ask first: who is responsible for repairs?
租期结束后可以续租吗?
Zūqī jiéshù hòu kěyǐ xùzū ma?
Can I renew the lease after it ends?
Meaning: Can I renew the lease after it ends?
When to use: Ask this when your lease is near its end and you want to stay longer — landlords often use 续租 for renewal.
Examples ▼ 我的合同快到期了,我想问房东:租期结束后可以续租吗?
Wǒ de hétong kuài dàoqī le, wǒ xiǎng wèn fángdōng: Zūqī jiéshù hòu kěyǐ xùzū ma?
My contract is almost up; I want to ask the landlord: can I renew the lease after it ends?
学院附近的房子很方便,我会先问:租期结束后可以续租吗?
Xuéyuàn fùjìn de fángzi hěn fāngbiàn, wǒ huì xiān wèn: Zūqī jiéshù hòu kěyǐ xùzū ma?
The apartment near campus is convenient; I'll first ask: can I renew after the lease ends?
申请需要准备哪些材料?
Shēnqǐng xūyào zhǔnbèi nǎxiē cáiliào?
What documents do I need for the application?
Meaning: What documents do I need for the application?
When to use: Use this to confirm required paperwork like ID, income proof, or employer letters when applying for a rental.
Examples ▼ 中介说要申请入住,我问:申请需要准备哪些材料?
Zhōngjiè shuō yào shēnqǐng rùzhù, wǒ wèn: Shēnqǐng xūyào zhǔnbèi nǎxiē cáiliào?
The agent said I need to apply to move in; I asked: what documents do I need for the application?
公司报销租房,我需要知道:申请需要准备哪些材料?
Gōngsī bàoxiāo zūfáng, wǒ xūyào zhīdào: Shēnqǐng xūyào zhǔnbèi nǎxiē cáiliào?
The company reimburses rent, so I need to know: what documents are needed for the application?
有申请费吗
Yǒu shēnqǐng fèi ma?
Is there an application fee?
Meaning: Is there an application fee?
When to use: Ask whether there's an extra charge to apply for the apartment; some agencies or landlords may ask for a small fee.
Examples ▼ 在签合同前,我想确认:有申请费吗?
Zài qiān hétong qián, wǒ xiǎng quèrèn: Yǒu shēnqǐng fèi ma?
Before signing the contract, I want to confirm: is there an application fee?
中介提到要处理申请,我问他有申请费吗?
Zhōngjiè tí dào yào chǔlǐ shēnqǐng, wǒ wèn tā: Yǒu shēnqǐng fèi ma?
The agent mentioned handling the application; I asked him: is there an application fee?
房租可以用___付吗?
Fángzū kěyǐ yòng ___ fù ma?
Can I pay the rent by ___?
Meaning: Can I pay the rent by ___?
When to use: Fill the blank with payment methods like 微信, 支付宝, 银行卡, or 现金 to ask which payment methods are accepted.
Tip: Don't forget to insert a payment method in the blank; otherwise the question is incomplete.
Examples ▼ 房东说交房租,我问:房租可以用支付宝付吗?
Fángdōng shuō jiāo fángzū, wǒ wèn: Fángzū kěyǐ yòng Zhīfùbǎo fù ma?
The landlord said to pay rent; I asked: can I pay the rent with Alipay?
每个月他只收现金,我打电话问:房租可以用银行卡付吗?
Měi ge yuè tā zhǐ shōu xiànjīn, wǒ dǎ diànhuà wèn: Fángzū kěyǐ yòng yínhángkǎ fù ma?
He only accepts cash each month; I called to ask: can I pay rent with a bank card?
还有什么额外费用需要提前知道吗?
Hái yǒu shénme éwài fèiyòng xūyào tíqián zhīdào ma?
Are there any extra fees I should know about?
Meaning: Are there any extra fees I should know about?
When to use: Use this to check for additional costs like utilities, property management, parking, or agency fees beyond the base rent.
Examples ▼ 合同写的只是房租,我还要问:还有什么额外费用需要提前知道吗?
Hétong xiě de zhǐ shì fángzū, wǒ hái yào wèn: Hái yǒu shénme éwài fèiyòng xūyào tíqián zhīdào ma?
The contract only lists rent; I also want to ask: are there any extra fees I should know about?
房东说水电自理,我再问:还有什么额外费用需要提前知道吗?
Fángdōng shuō shuǐdiàn zìlǐ, wǒ zài wèn: Hái yǒu shénme éwài fèiyòng xūyào tíqián zhīdào ma?
The landlord said utilities are on me; I asked again: are there any extra fees I should know about?
签之前,我可以先看一份租房合同吗?
Qiān zhīqián, wǒ kěyǐ xiān kàn yí fèn zūfáng hétong ma?
Can I see a copy of the lease before I sign?
Meaning: Can I see a copy of the lease before I sign?
When to use: Ask this to request reviewing the rental contract before you commit to signing it.
Examples ▼ 在交定金前我说:签之前,我可以先看一份租房合同吗?
Zài jiāo dìngjīn qián wǒ shuō: Qiān zhīqián, wǒ kěyǐ xiān kàn yí fèn zūfáng hétong ma?
Before paying the deposit I said: can I see a copy of the lease before I sign?
如果有条款不清楚,最好直接问:签之前,我可以先看一份租房合同吗?
Rúguǒ yǒu tiáokuǎn bù qīngchu, zuì hǎo zhíjiē wèn: Qiān zhīqián, wǒ kěyǐ xiān kàn yí fèn zūfáng hétong ma?
If any terms are unclear, it's best to ask directly: can I see the lease before signing?
搬走需要提前多久通知?
Bān zǒu xūyào tíqián duōjiǔ tōngzhī?
What is the notice period for moving out?
Meaning: What is the notice period for moving out?
When to use: Use this to ask how many days in advance you must inform the landlord if you plan to move out or not renew the lease.
Examples ▼ 如果我想提前搬走,我会问:搬走需要提前多久通知?
Rúguǒ wǒ xiǎng tíqián bān zǒu, wǒ huì wèn: Bān zǒu xūyào tíqián duōjiǔ tōngzhī?
If I want to move out early, I'll ask: how long in advance do I need to notify?
合同里没写通知时间,所以我要确认:搬走需要提前多久通知?
Hétong lǐ méi xiě tōngzhī shíjiān, suǒyǐ wǒ yào quèrèn: Bān zǒu xūyào tíqián duōjiǔ tōngzhī?
The contract doesn't state the notice time, so I need to confirm: how long in advance to notify about moving out?
___以前出过问题吗?
___ yǐqián chū guo wèntí ma?
Has there been any problem with ___?
Meaning: Has there been any problem with ___?
When to use: Fill the blank with fixtures like 水管, 电路, 暖气, 空调 to ask if those things have had issues in the past.
Examples ▼ 看房时我问:空调以前出过问题吗?
Kàn fáng shí wǒ wèn: Kōngtiáo yǐqián chū guo wèntí ma?
When viewing the apartment I asked: has the air conditioner had problems before?
他说水管老问题,我就问:水管以前出过问题吗?
Tā shuō shuǐguǎn lǎo wèntí, wǒ jiù wèn: Shuǐguǎn yǐqián chū guo wèntí ma?
He said the pipes are an old issue, so I asked: have the pipes had problems before?
Which Chinese sentence asks whether you can renew the lease after it ends? 有申请费吗 Yǒu shēnqǐng fèi ma? Is there an application fee?搬走需要提前多久通知? Bān zǒu xūyào tíqián duōjiǔ tōngzhī? How long in advance do I need to notify to move out?租期结束后可以续租吗? Zūqī jiéshù hòu kěyǐ xùzū ma? Can I renew the lease after it ends?签之前,我可以先看一份租房合同吗? Qiān zhīqián, wǒ kěyǐ xiān kàn yí fèn zūfáng hétong ma? Can I see a copy of the lease before I sign?
Which sentence asks who handles maintenance and repairs? 申请需要准备哪些材料? Shēnqǐng xūyào zhǔnbèi nǎxiē cáiliào? What documents are needed for the application?维修由谁负责 Wéixiū yóu shéi fùzé? Who is responsible for repairs?房租可以用现金付吗? Fángzū kěyǐ yòng xiànjīn fù ma? Can I pay the rent with cash?还有什么额外费用需要提前知道吗? Hái yǒu shénme éwài fèiyòng xūyào tíqián zhīdào ma? Are there any extra fees I should know about?
Which Chinese sentence is the best way to ask if you need to pay a fee to apply? 有申请费吗 Yǒu shēnqǐng fèi ma? Is there an application fee?搬走需要提前多久通知? Bān zǒu xūyào tíqián duōjiǔ tōngzhī? How long in advance to notify about moving out?房租可以用银行卡付吗? Fángzū kěyǐ yòng yínhángkǎ fù ma? Can I pay rent with a bank card?签之前,我可以先看一份租房合同吗? Qiān zhīqián, wǒ kěyǐ xiān kàn yí fèn zūfáng hétong ma? Can I see the lease before signing?
Which sentence asks about how much notice you must give before moving out? 维修由谁负责 Wéixiū yóu shéi fùzé? Who is responsible for repairs?搬走需要提前多久通知? Bān zǒu xūyào tíqián duōjiǔ tōngzhī? What is the notice period for moving out?房租可以用微信付吗? Fángzū kěyǐ yòng Wēixìn fù ma? Can I pay rent with WeChat?还有什么额外费用需要提前知道吗? Hái yǒu shénme éwài fèiyòng xūyào tíqián zhīdào ma? Are there any extra fees I should know about?
When the bathroom drain is blocked and you're confirming responsibility and cost, you'd ask: Who is responsible for repairs? 浴室的地漏堵住了,跟房东确认责任和费用时我会说:___
Yùshì de dìlòu dǔ zhù le, gēn fángdōng quèrèn zérèn hé fèiyòng shí wǒ huì shuō: ___
租期结束后可以续租吗? Zūqī jiéshù hòu kěyǐ xùzū ma? Can I renew the lease after it ends?维修由谁负责 Wéixiū yóu shéi fùzé? Who is responsible for repairs?签之前,我可以先看一份租房合同吗? Qiān zhīqián, wǒ kěyǐ xiān kàn yí fèn zūfáng hétong ma? Can I see a copy of the lease before I sign?有申请费吗 Yǒu shēnqǐng fèi ma? Is there an application fee?
If the contract is about to end and you want to stay, you should ask: Can I renew the lease after it ends? 合同快到期,想继续住就应该问房东:___
Hétong kuài dàoqī, xiǎng jìxù zhù jiù yīnggāi wèn fángdōng: ___
有申请费吗 Yǒu shēnqǐng fèi ma? Is there an application fee?房租可以用现金付吗? Fángzū kěyǐ yòng xiànjīn fù ma? Can I pay the rent with cash?搬走需要提前多久通知? Bān zǒu xūyào tíqián duōjiǔ tōngzhī? How long in advance do I need to notify to move out?租期结束后可以续租吗? Zūqī jiéshù hòu kěyǐ xùzū ma? Can I renew the lease after it ends?
If the agent asks you to bring documents for signing and you're unsure, you'd ask: What documents do I need for the application? 中介说要你带材料面签,你不确定都需要什么,就问:___
Zhōngjiè shuō yào nǐ dài cáiliào miànqiān, nǐ bù quèdìng dōu xūyào shénme, jiù wèn: ___
申请需要准备哪些材料? Shēnqǐng xūyào zhǔnbèi nǎxiē cáiliào? What documents do I need for the application?房租可以用支付宝付吗? Fángzū kěyǐ yòng Zhīfùbǎo fù ma? Can I pay the rent with Alipay?还有什么额外费用需要提前知道吗? Hái yǒu shénme éwài fèiyòng xūyào tíqián zhīdào ma? Are there any extra fees I should know about?维修由谁负责 Wéixiū yóu shéi fùzé? Who is responsible for repairs?
维修由谁负责 Wéixiū yóu shéi fùzé? 租期结束后可以续租吗? Zūqī jiéshù hòu kěyǐ xùzū ma? 申请需要准备哪些材料? Shēnqǐng xūyào zhǔnbèi nǎxiē cáiliào? 有申请费吗 Yǒu shēnqǐng fèi ma? 房租可以用___付吗? Fángzū kěyǐ yòng ___ fù ma? 还有什么额外费用需要提前知道吗? Hái yǒu shénme éwài fèiyòng xūyào tíqián zhīdào ma? 签之前,我可以先看一份租房合同吗? Qiān zhīqián, wǒ kěyǐ xiān kàn yí fèn zūfáng hétong ma? 搬走需要提前多久通知? Bān zǒu xūyào tíqián duōjiǔ tōngzhī? Who is responsible for repairs? Can I renew the lease after it ends? What documents do I need for the application? Is there an application fee? Can I pay the rent by ___? Are there any extra fees I should know about? Can I see the lease before I sign? What is the notice period for moving out?
空调以前出过问题吗? Kōngtiáo yǐqián chū guo wèntí ma? 水管以前出过问题吗? Shuǐguǎn yǐqián chū guo wèntí ma? 可以刷卡吗 Kěyǐ shuā kǎ ma? 需要押一付三吗? Xūyào yā yī fù sān ma? 物业费包含在房租里吗? Wùyè fèi bāohán zài fángzū lǐ ma? 押金什么时候退? Yājīn shénme shíhou tuì? Has the air conditioner had problems before? Have the pipes had problems before? Can I pay by card? Do you require one-month deposit and three months' rent in advance? Is property management fee included in the rent? When is the deposit returned?
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