HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
住 — to live
- Reading
- zhù
- Meaning
- to live; to reside; to stop
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
住 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zhù and it means to live; to reside; to stop. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
住 appears in everyday chinese words such as 住 (live, reside), 住院 (be hospitalized) and 入住 (check in (hotel)).
Chinese words containing 住
Frequently asked questions
What does 住 mean in Chinese?
住 means to live; to reside; to stop in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 住 read?
住 is read zhù. Reading it inside real words — 住 and 住院 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 住 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 住 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 住 in a word?
A common word containing 住 is 住 (zhù) — "live, reside". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 住 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 住 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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