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March 24, 2026
驻(駐)zhù(zhu4)
The character 驻 (zhù) means to halt or stay in a particular place, often referring to troops or diplomats being stationed at a location. It conveys a sense of stability and permanence, as in being assigned to a post or garrison. This term is commonly used in military and diplomatic contexts.
Strokes8Radical马Frequency#9068DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of being stationed carries significant historical weight, especially in the context of the ancient military and diplomatic practices of the Chinese empire, where strategic placement of troops was vital for defense and governance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a soldier (the radical '马' for horse indicates movement) who has to 'stay' at a station instead of moving forward. The visual of a soldier halting in place helps connect the character 驻 (zhù) with the idea of staying or being stationed.
Meanings of 驻
zhù(zhu4)
1to halt
2to stay
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About 驻
驻Simplified
駐Traditional
8Strokes
马Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#9068Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 驻
Quick Contrast
驻 (zhù) vs 停 (tíng) — use 驻 when referring to a permanent or assigned presence, while 停 indicates a temporary stop.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a soldier (the radical '马' for horse indicates movement) who has to 'stay' at a station instead of moving forward. The visual of a soldier halting in place helps connect the character 驻 (zhù) with the idea of staying or being stationed.
Usage Notes
It's important to use 驻 in contexts that imply a temporary or fixed location, often in military or official settings. A common mistake is to confuse it with 留 (liú), which also means to stay but is more general and informal. Be cautious with tones; 驻 must be pronounced with the fourth tone.
HSK Study Tips
While 驻 is not officially part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to other words involving location and stability. For HSK learners, focusing on the context of military and diplomatic language can enhance understanding of usage. Consider vocabulary like 站 (zhàn, to stand) or 停 (tíng, to stop) for comparison.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of being stationed carries significant historical weight, especially in the context of the ancient military and diplomatic practices of the Chinese empire, where strategic placement of troops was vital for defense and governance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 驻 with 住 (zhù), which means to live or reside. For example, saying '我驻在这儿' (wǒ zhù zài zhèr) instead of '我住在这儿' (wǒ zhù zài zhèr) can lead to misunderstandings about the intended meaning of staying versus living.
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Grammar Patterns of 驻
驻 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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那里有两棵柠檬树，我不禁____足品味柠檬的芬芳。
There were two lemon trees and I paused to enjoy their perfume.
Example Sentences for 驻 (10)
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那里有两棵柠檬树，我不禁驻足品味柠檬的芬芳。
nà lǐ yǒu liǎng kē níng méng shù， ， wǒ bù jīn zhù zú pǐn wèi níng méng de fēn。
There were two lemon trees and I paused to enjoy their perfume.
2
比加特·唐纳德，这家驻格拉斯哥的营销代理公司已赢得了两个爱丁堡的客户。
bǐ jiā tè· · táng nà， dé ， zhè jiā zhù gé lā sī gē de yíng xiāo dài lǐ gōng sī yǐ yíng dé le liǎng gè ài dīng bǎo de。
Biggart Donald, the Glasgow-based marketing agency, has won two Edinburgh accounts.
In Chinese culture, the concept of being stationed carries significant historical weight, especially in the context of the ancient military and diplomatic practices of the Chinese empire, where strategic placement of troops was vital for defense and governance.
Word Family of 驻
Words Containing This Character20
驻zhùto halt駐
驻扎zhùzhāto station駐紮
进驻to enter and garrison進駐
常驻resident常駐
驻足to halt駐足
驻地station駐地
驻守(man a post and) defend駐守
派驻to dispatch (sb) in an official capacity派駐
驻军garrison駐軍
驻华stationed in China駐華
驻留to stay駐留
驻京(abbr.) stationed in Beijing駐京
留驻to remain as a garrison留駐
驻马店Zhumadian prefecture level city in Henan駐馬店
驻点stationary point駐點
驻马店市Zhumadian prefecture level city in Henan駐馬店市
屯驻to be stationed屯駐
驻波standing wave駐波
驻马店地区Zhumadian prefecture in Henan駐馬店地區
驻节resident駐節
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Frequently Asked Questions about 驻
You might encounter phrases like 驻军 (zhù jūn, stationed troops) or 驻外使馆 (zhù wài shǐ guǎn, embassy stationed abroad).
It's not commonly used in casual conversations but is relevant in discussions about military, diplomatic, or official matters.
No, while both imply staying, 驻 specifically refers to a stationed position, often in formal contexts, unlike 留 which is more general.
