zhù ㄓㄨˋ zyu6 HSK 1 準備級 1 · Novice 1

  • to live; to reside; to stay
  • to stop; to cease
  • (result complement indicating firmness or a stable achieved state)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 住 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 住手! Stop!
  • 站住! Stop!
  • 住手。 Stop that!
  • 抓住。 Grab it.
  • 請記住! Remember!

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