居住 jūzhù to reside
to reside; to dwell; to live in a place; resident in
How to remember 居住: 居 to live + 住 live in = to reside.
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How it is used
- To reside/dwell (formal): 居住在城市 (jūzhù zài chéngshì) reside in the city; 居住环境 living environment.
- Contrast everyday 住 (zhù, to live/stay); 居住 is the written/official register for residence.
- Common on forms and in reports (居住条件, 居住人口).
Example sentences
- 他居住在英格兰。 Tā jūzhù zài yīnggélán.He lives in England.