zhù

to live; to stay; to reside

HSK 1 #309

Character data

HSK 1
Frequency 309th character
Radical ⼈ (9.5)
Strokes 7
Index # 783

Definitions

住 zhù
  1. 1. to live
  2. 2. to stay
  3. 3. to reside
  4. 4. to stop
  5. 5. to dwell
  6. 6. (suffix indicating firmness, steadiness, or coming to a halt)

Stroke order

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Words containing 住

Word Meaning
to tie up; to tether; to keep a hold on
to stand one's ground (in the face of adversity or pain)
(fig.) one who is unwilling to take risks will not achieve great things
no risk, no gain; must risk for big reward
to catch (on sth); to get caught (entangled)
to catch (on sth); to get caught (entangled)
to catch (sth thrown etc); to receive (sth given)
to grab
to cover; to bury one's face
to cover the face; to bury one's face in one's hands
to cover the face; to bury one's face in one's hands
to hold in one's arms; to embrace
to hold in one's arms; to embrace
to obstruct
to stop; to bar the way
temporary residence permit
can't stand it; cannot bear; (coll.) unable to withstand
to live; to dwell
to live; to dwell
unable to remain calm; to lose one's cool; to get impatient
unable to remain calm; to lose one's cool; to get impatient
to stay calm; to keep cool
to stay calm; to keep one's composure
to stay calm; to keep one's composure
unoccupied