Definition
租下 is a resultative verb compound (r.v.) where 下 acts as a resultative complement indicating that the renting action is completed and the property is secured. It means 'to rent (a place) successfully' or 'to lease (a property)'. You can use it with 了 to mark completion, and it often takes a location or property as object.
r.v.
to rent (and secure)to lease (a property)
Examples
- 租下。Tā zū xià le yí jiàn bàngōngshì.He rented an office.
- 租下，。Wǒmen zū xià le zhège diànmiàn, zhǔnbèi kāi yì jiā kāfēi diàn.We leased this storefront and plan to open a coffee shop.
- 租下，。Tā zū xià le yí tào gōngyù, yuèzū hěn hélǐ.She rented an apartment, and the monthly rent is very reasonable.
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