Chawl

A chawl is like a big building where lots of families live together. Each family has their own small room, but they share things like bathrooms and kitchens with their neighbors. It's a bit like a giant apartment building, but instead of everyone having their own apartment, they have their own little rooms. Chawls are really common in some parts of the world, especially in India. They help people who might not be able to afford their own house or apartment, and they help people feel like they're part of a community because they're all living together.