zhù

to live

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Core Meaning and Usage

The verb "" primarily means "to live" or "to reside" in a place. It is commonly used to describe where someone lives or stays for a period of time. For example, "" means "I live in Shanghai."

Resultative Complement Usage

Besides indicating residence, "" can function as a resultative complement to show that an action has been completed or stabilized, often implying that something has been fixed or stopped. For example, "" means "the door is closed tightly" or "the door is fixed in place."

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

When used as a resultative complement, "" emphasizes that the action has reached a stable state. This differs from other complements that might indicate continuation or change. Avoid confusing "" with "" (to stop temporarily) as "" implies a more permanent or firm state.

예문

我住在北京已经五年了。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng yǐjīng wǔ nián le.

I have been living in Beijing for five years.

请你先住一下,不要着急。

Qǐng nǐ xiān zhù yí xià, bú yào zhāojí.

Please wait a moment, don’t be anxious.

他把门住了,防止风吹进来。

Tā bǎ mén zhù le, fángzhǐ fēng chuī jìnlái.

He closed the door tightly to prevent the wind from coming in.