HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
居 — to reside
- Reading
- jū
- Meaning
- to reside; to live; to occupy
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
居 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jū and it means to reside; to live; to occupy. 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.
居 appears in everyday chinese words such as 邻居 (neighbor), 居住 (reside, live, dwell) and 居民 (resident).
Chinese words containing 居
Frequently asked questions
What does 居 mean in Chinese?
居 means to reside; to live; to occupy in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 居 read?
居 is read jū. Reading it inside real words — 邻居 and 居住 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 居 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 居 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 居 in a word?
A common word containing 居 is 邻居 (línjū) — "neighbor". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 居 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 居 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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