COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 住 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 who hosts 主; 主 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 住 (zhù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to live
zhùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhù
住
to live
Common words
zhù yuàn
住院
to be in hospital; to be hospitalized
rù zhù
入住
to check in (at a hotel etc)
jū zhù
居住
to reside; to dwell; to live in a place; resident in
zhù fáng
住房
housing
zhù sù
住宿
to stay at; lodging; accommodation
zhù zhǐ
住址
address
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
住
住
住
住
住
住
住
住
LEARNING TIP
Remember 住
Say “zhù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 住
Common words and phrases
zhù yuàn
to be in hospital; to be hospitalized
rù zhù
to check in (at a hotel etc)
jū zhù
to reside; to dwell; to live in a place; resident in
zhù fáng
housing
zhù sù
to stay at; lodging; accommodation
zhù zhǐ
address
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“住”。
Zhège zì shì “zhù”.
This character is “住”.
我正在学习“住”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhù” zì.
I am learning the character “住”.
请写一遍“住”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhù”.
Please write “住” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 住?
住 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 住 (zhù) mean?
住 (zhù) means to live.
What is the radical of 住?
The radical of 住 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.