住
live; stop; firm
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to live; to reside; to stay
Used for permanent or temporary residence.
Where do you live?
He stayed at his friend's place for a night.
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I plan to live in Beijing for three years.
This hotel is very comfortable to stay in.
He has lived in the countryside for a long time.
verb
to stop; to cease; to halt
Used as a command to stop an action or to describe something ceasing.
Stop! Don't fight!
Please shut up and let me finish.
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The rain has finally stopped.
As soon as the wind stopped, the heatwave surged in.
The pain has temporarily ceased.
particle
(as a verb complement) indicating firmness, stability, or completion of an action
a) Firm/steady; b) Stopped/immobilized; c) With 得/不 to indicate capability.
Hold this cup firmly, don't drop it.
The police finally caught the thief.
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That one question stumped him; he couldn't answer.
This house is too old; I'm worried it won't hold up.
This material can withstand wind and rain.
noun
a surname
A Chinese surname.
Mr. Zhu is our new neighbor.
Are there any famous people with the surname Zhu in history?
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His surname is Zhu, and his given name is You.
Please give this document to Manager Zhu.
The surname Zhu is relatively rare among Chinese surnames.