household registration; census register
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
household registration booklet; census register
formalA formal document managed by government authorities that records the members of a household and their details (name, relationship, date of birth, etc.). It is a fundamental system for population management in China.
Please bring your ID card and household registration booklet to complete the procedure.
His household registration is in Pudong New District, Shanghai.
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The public security authorities are responsible for household registration management.
noun
residential status; official residency
formalRefers to the legal status of being a registered resident of a particular locality. This status is crucial for access to local public services, education, and social welfare.
A child's right to education is related to the location of their official residency.
She wants to transfer her residential status from the countryside to the city.
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Having local residential status is a prerequisite for applying for certain benefits.