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居民 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
居民jūmínresidentHSK 5, n, rank #3980, Medium
居民jūmíninhabitantHSK 5, n, rank #3980, Medium
jūmín(ju1min2) T1
  1. 1resident
  2. 2inhabitant
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March 24, 2026
居民jūmín(ju1min2)

居民 (jūmín) refers to a person who lives in a particular place, often used in the context of describing inhabitants of a city, town, or country. It emphasizes the aspect of being a permanent or long-term resident as opposed to a transient visitor. Commonly used in discussions regarding housing, urban development, and demographic studies.

Frequency#3980DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 居民 is significant due to the hukou system, which ties residency rights to social services and benefits, influencing where individuals can live and work.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cozy dwelling (居), where each resident (民) feels like they belong. Picture a small community where everyone knows each other, reinforcing the idea of 'inhabitants' who share a space.

Meanings of 居民

jūmín(ju1min2)
1resident
2inhabitant
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About 居民

居民Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3980Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 居民

Quick Contrast

居民 (jūmín) vs 住户 (zhùhù) — use 居民 for a broader reference to inhabitants of a place, while 住户 specifically refers to a household or unit within a building.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a cozy dwelling (居), where each resident (民) feels like they belong. Picture a small community where everyone knows each other, reinforcing the idea of 'inhabitants' who share a space.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 居民 with 住客 (zhùkè), which means 'guest' or 'visitor.' 居民 is more formal and is often used in official contexts, such as in government reports. A common collocation is '城市居民' (chéngshì jūmín), meaning 'urban residents.'

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 居民 connects well with other vocabulary related to society and demographics, such as '社会' (shèhuì, society) and '人口' (rénkǒu, population). Focus on using it in sentences that describe living situations or community discussions.

Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 居民 is significant due to the hukou system, which ties residency rights to social services and benefits, influencing where individuals can live and work.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 居民 to describe tourists, which is incorrect. Instead, use 旅游者 (lǚyóuzhě) for tourists. Also, it's common to confuse 居民 with 居住者 (jūzhùzhě), which is less commonly used.

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Component Characters

居jī(archaic) sentence-final particle expressing a doubting attitude
HSK 28 strokes户
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民mínthe people
HSK 45 strokes民
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Grammar Patterns of 居民

居民 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 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.

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城市的扩张速度惊人，甚至于很多老____都认不出自己的家乡了。

The city's expansion has been astonishing, even to the point that many long-time residents can't recognize their own hometown.

Example Sentences for 居民 (10)

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当地的居民看见它伴着一声震耳欲聋的巨响撞向地面。

dāng dì de jū mín kàn jiàn tā bàn zháo yī shēng zhèn ěr yù lóng de jù xiǎng zhuàng xiàng dì miàn。

Local residents saw it plunge towards Earth with a deafening roar.
2
1/4的居民年龄在55岁以上.

1/4 1/4 de jū mín nián líng55 zài 55 suì.

A quarter of the residents are over 55 years old.
3
该州居民中几乎有80%出生在异地。

gāi zhōu jū mín zhōng jī hū yǒu80% 80% chū shēng zài yì。

Almost 80 percent of the state's residents were born elsewhere.
4
这家医院可能会限定只有当地居民才能预约。

zhè jiā yī yuàn kě néng huì xiàn dìng zhī yǒu dāng dì jū mín cái néng yù yuē。

The hospital may restrict bookings to people living locally.
5
他未以真名在居民名册上登记。

tā wèi yǐ zhēn míng zài jū mín míng cè shàng dēng jì。

He was not listed under his real name on the residents panel.
6
调查人员抱怨说很难从居民身上获取信息。

tiáo chá rén yuán bào yuàn shuō hěn nán cóng jū mín shēn shàng huò qǔ xìn xī。

The investigators complained about the difficulties of squeezing information out of residents.
7
居民们普遍都很贫穷，受教育程度低，居住条件较差。

jū mín mén pǔ biàn dū hěn pín qióng， ， shòu jiào yù chéng dù， dī ， jū zhù tiáo jiàn。

Residents in general are poor and undereducated, and live in sub-standard housing.
8
久居此地的居民和根基稳固的家族牢牢掌控着权力。

jiǔ jū cǐ dì de jū mín hé gēn jī wěn gù de jiā zú láo láo zhǎng kòng zháo quán lì。

The old-timers and established families clutched the reins of power.
9
原来的居民可能会认不出这个崭新的城镇了。

yuán lái de jū mín kě néng huì rèn bù chū zhè gè zhǎn xīn de chéng zhèn le。

The new town would have been unrecognisable to the original inhabitants.
10
他们使用武力把土著居民驱逐出了比较肥沃的土地。

tā mén shǐ yòng wǔ lì bǎ tǔ zhù jū mín qū zhú chū le bǐ jiào féi wò de tǔ dì。

They used force to banish the natives from the more fertile land.

Cultural Notes for 居民

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the concept of 居民 is significant due to the hukou system, which ties residency rights to social services and benefits, influencing where individuals can live and work.

Frequently Asked Questions about 居民

居民 refers to residents in a broader sense, while 住户 specifically refers to the household or unit living in a particular dwelling.