住

zhù
HSK 1
#309 most
frequent character
to live, to dwell, to stay
verb

Example Sentences

我住在北京。
wǒ zhùzài běijīng 。
I live in Beijing.
她住在学校附近。
tā zhùzài xuéxiào fùjìn 。
She lives near the school.
你住多久？
nǐ zhù duōjiǔ ？
How long do you stay?

Words with similar meanings

居住jūzhù
to reside
More formal than '住', often used in official contexts.
栖息qīxī
to roost
Typically used in a more poetic or nature-related context, indicating a temporary stay.

Homophones

Words Starting With 住

住宅zhù zhái
residence; tenement

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