住 zhù
live / hold / stop
住 (zhù) means "live / hold / stop" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 住
停
tíng
to stop
哭
kū
to cry
忍
rěn
to endure / to tolerate
站
zhàn
to stand
藏
cáng
to hide
大笑
dàxiào
to laugh out loud
刹车
shāchē
brake (of a vehicle)
号码
hàomǎ
number
故事
gùshi
story
感人
gǎnrén
moving / touching
抓
zhuā
to grab / to catch
家人
jiārén
family members
Frequently asked questions
What does 住 (zhù) mean in Chinese?
住 (zhù) means "live / hold / stop" in Chinese. 住 (zhù) means "live / hold / stop" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 住 in a sentence?
Use 住 (zhù) the way you would use "live / hold / stop" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 住?
Common words that pair with 住 include 停, 哭, 忍, 站. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 住 (zhù) and 下去 (xiàqù)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 住 means "live / hold / stop"; 下去 means "continue / go on". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 住 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 住 (zhù) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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