居住

jū zhù
HSK 6
to reside, to dwell, to live in a place
verb

Individual characters

居jū · to reside, to be (in a certain position)住zhù · to live, to dwell, to stay
HSK 1

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Example Sentences

我在北京居住了五年。
wǒzài běijīng jūzhù le wǔnián 。
I have lived in Beijing for five years.
她想要在海边居住。
tā xiǎngyào zài hǎibiān jūzhù 。
She wants to live by the sea.
这个城市居住着许多外国人。
zhègè chéngshì jūzhù zháo xǔduō wàiguó rén 。
This city is home to many foreigners.

Words with similar meanings

生活shēnghuó
to live
More general term for living, can also imply daily life and routines.
栖息qīxī
to inhabit
Often used for animals or a more transient form of living, whereas '居住' implies a more stable residence.

Words Starting With 居

居然jū rán
unexpectedly; to one's surprise; go so far as to

Words Ending With 住

忍不住rěn bu zhù
cannot help; unable to bear

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Accommodation
Hotels, hostels, checking in/out, reservations, room types, etc.
HSK 6
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House, Home & Living
Rooms, household items, renting, owning, basic utilities, neighborhoods.
City Infrastructure
Buildings, roads, public facilities, urban planning, neighborhoods.