住
Meaning:
to reside, to live at, to dwell, to lodge; to stop
HSK 1
Frequency:
#258
Pinyin:
zhù
Strokes:
7
Radical:
亻
How to Write 住 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "住" in Chinese
The Chinese character 住 (zhù) means "to reside, to live at, to dwell, to lodge; to stop". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 住 include: 不住, 住区, 住友.
📚 Words and Phrases with 住
Common words containing this character
不住
(verb complement) unable to firmly or securely (grasp, recall etc)
HSK 2
住区
living area
HSK 2
住友
Sumitomo, Japanese company
HSK 2
保住
to preserve
HSK 2
借住
to lodge
HSK 2
停住
to stop
HSK 2
僵住
motionless
HSK 2
入住
to check in (at a hotel etc); to move into (a house)
HSK 2
刹住
to stop
HSK 2
包住
to envelop
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A person 亻 who hosts 主; 主 also provides the pronunciation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "住"?
- The pinyin is zhù
- How many strokes does "住" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "住" mean?
- to reside, to live at, to dwell, to lodge; to stop
- What is the radical of "住"?
- The radical is "亻"