HSK 1 · VERSION 2.0#32
The Verb “zhù” (to live)
住
How it works
住 means “to live” or “to stay.”
The pattern
Subject + 住 + Place
Example sentences
我住在北京。
I live in Beijing.
他住学校附近。
He lives near the school.
你住哪儿？
Where do you live?
Usage note
In beginner Chinese, 住在 + place is the clearest pattern.