业主协会
yèzhǔ xiéhuì
The English phrase HOA (homeowners association) is translated into Chinese as 业主协会 (yèzhǔ xiéhuì).
This term is used to describe the formal legal entity or organization that manages residential communities and enforces community rules.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of 业主 (yèzhǔ), meaning 'homeowner' or 'property owner' and 协会 (xiéhuì), meaning 'association' or 'society'.
Which one should you use?
In mainland China, the more common abbreviation for a residential management committee is 业委会 (yèwěihuì).
How do you pronounce it?
yèzhǔ xiéhuì
Did you know?
- In many Chinese residential compounds, the 物业管理 (wùyè guǎnlǐ) has much broader authority over daily life, including everything from parking to even the color of your window curtains.
- Disputes involving a 业委会 (yèwěihuì) are frequently settled through 'neighborhood mediation' committees, which are distinct government-adjacent bodies that exist specifically to prevent civil lawsuits.
- While 业主协会 is a direct translation, in mainland China most residents interact with a 物业 (wùyè), which is a professional property management company rather than a purely resident-led association.
Examples in context
- 您好, 我正在寻找一个名叫Hoa的人。Hello, I am looking for a person named Hoa.
- 尊敬的王先生, 请问Hoa的中文怎么说？Respected Mr. Wang, may I ask how to say Hoa in Chinese?
- 嗨，Hoa！最近过得怎么样？Hi, Hoa! How have you been lately?
- 喂，我是小明。Hoa在吗？Hello, I am Xiao Ming. Is Hoa there?
- 业主协会正在讨论新规定。Yèzhǔ xiéhuì zhèngzài tǎolùn xīn guīdìng.The homeowners association is discussing new regulations.
- 我们需要联系业主协会。Wǒmen xūyào liánxì yèzhǔ xiéhuì.We need to contact the homeowners association.
- 业主协会负责管理这个社区。Yèzhǔ xiéhuì fùzé guǎnlǐ zhège shèqū.The homeowners association is responsible for managing this community.
Example conversation
Two neighbors discuss a local community issue.
- 雨婷 Yuting俊杰，你知道业主协会的电话吗？Jùnjié, nǐ zhīdào yèzhǔ xiéhuì de diànhuà ma?Junjie, do you know the homeowners association's phone number?
- 俊杰 Junjie我知道，但我现在不方便给你。Wǒ zhīdào, dàn wǒ xiànzài bù fāngbiàn gěi nǐ.I know it, but it is not convenient for me to give it to you right now.
- 雨婷 Yuting因为社区的噪音问题太严重了。Yīnwèi shèqū de zàoyīn wèntí tài yánzhòng le.Because the noise problem in the community is too serious.
- 俊杰 Junjie雨婷，晚点我发给你吧。Yǔtíng, wǎndiǎn wǒ fā gěi nǐ ba.Yuting, I will send it to you later.
