居
Meaning:
to live, to reside; to dwell; to sit
HSK 2
Frequency:
#1897
Pinyin:
jū
Strokes:
8
Radical:
户
How to Write 居 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "居" in Chinese
The Chinese character 居 (jū) means "to live, to reside; to dwell; to sit". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 居 include: 人居, 仙居, 位居.
📚 Words and Phrases with 居
Common words containing this character
人居
human habitat
HSK 2
仙居
Xianju county in Taizhou 台州[Tai1 zhou1], Zhejiang
HSK 2
位居
to be located at
HSK 2
住居
to live
HSK 2
侨居
to live far away from one's native place
HSK 2
分居
to separate (married couple)
HSK 2
卜居
to choose a home
HSK 2
原居
indigenous
HSK 2
同居
to live together
HSK 2
埃居
écu (French coin, discontinued by the end of the 18th century)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: door
Semantic component: 户
Phonetic component: 古
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "居"?
- The pinyin is jū
- How many strokes does "居" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "居" mean?
- to live, to reside; to dwell; to sit
- What is the radical of "居"?
- The radical is "户"