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March 24, 2026
居住jūzhù(ju1zhu4)
居住 (jūzhù) means to reside or dwell in a certain place. It is often used in contexts related to living arrangements, such as discussing where someone lives or the nature of their residency. This term can refer to both temporary and permanent living situations.
Frequency#5242DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 居住 is often related to the hukou system, which determines residency rights and access to local services. This makes discussions around 居住 particularly relevant in urban planning and migration topics.
Memory Tip
Think of 居 (jū) as a house with a person inside, representing 'to live' and 住 (zhù) as a roof over the head. Picture a person comfortably residing in their home, and remember that both characters together create the concept of dwelling.
Meanings of 居住
jūzhù(ju1zhu4)
1to reside
2to dwell
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About 居住
居住Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5242Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 居住
Quick Contrast
居住 (jūzhù) vs 生活 (shēnghuó): choose 居住 when emphasizing the act of residing in a place, while 生活 refers more broadly to living or daily life activities.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 居 (jū) as a house with a person inside, representing 'to live' and 住 (zhù) as a roof over the head. Picture a person comfortably residing in their home, and remember that both characters together create the concept of dwelling.
Usage Notes
When using 居住, ensure you're clear about the context—like whether you're speaking about long-term residence or a temporary stay. It's commonly used in both formal and informal settings, but avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler terms like '住' (zhù) may suffice. Pay attention to the tone; mispronouncing the tones can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 term, 居住 connects well with other vocabulary related to lifestyle and housing. Students should focus on combining it with related words, such as 房子 (fángzi, house) and 生活 (shēnghuó, life), to form comprehensive sentences about living situations.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 居住 is often related to the hukou system, which determines residency rights and access to local services. This makes discussions around 居住 particularly relevant in urban planning and migration topics.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 居住 with 住, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我居住在这里' (I live here) is correct, but using just '我住这里' is more casual and common. Make sure to choose based on formality.
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Grammar Patterns of 居住
居住 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
在所有这一切发生之前，这个岛上____的是印第安阿拉瓦克人。
Before all this the island was populated by native American Arawaks.
The recent survey found that 20 per cent of private-rented dwellings are unfit for human habitation.
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风暴刮平了村民们居住的脆弱的木屋.
fēng bào guā píng le cūn mín mén jū zhù de cuì ruò de mù wū.
The storm flattened the flimsy wooden huts that the villagers lived in.
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那个区域被划分成4个居住小区.
nà gè qū yù bèi huá fēn chéng4 4 gè jū zhù xiǎo.
The compound was subdivided into four living areas.
Cultural Notes for 居住
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the concept of 居住 is often related to the hukou system, which determines residency rights and access to local services. This makes discussions around 居住 particularly relevant in urban planning and migration topics.
Frequently Asked Questions about 居住
Yes, 居住 can refer to any place where you reside, including vacation homes, as long as it's clear you're discussing your living situation.
Yes, 居住 is slightly more formal and often used in written contexts, while 住 is more casual and frequently used in daily conversation.
居住 focuses specifically on the act of residing in a place, while 生活 encompasses broader aspects of living, including lifestyle and daily activities.
