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住户 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
住户zhùhùinhabitantHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #13676, Very Hard
住户zhùhùhouseholderHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #13676, Very Hard
zhùhù(zhu4hu4) T4
  1. 1inhabitant
  2. 2householder
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March 24, 2026

住户(住戶)zhùhù(zhu4hu4)

住户 (zhùhù) refers to an inhabitant or householder, typically used in contexts related to residential areas or housing. It indicates someone who lives in a particular home or property, highlighting their status as a resident rather than a temporary visitor or guest.

Strokes11Frequency#13676DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 住户 is often tied to the household registration system (户口), which can significantly impact residents' access to services and rights in urban and rural areas. This reflects the importance of residential status in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Think of 住 (zhù) as a house with a roof over it (the character has a 'roof' radical), and 户 (hù) represents an entrance or door. Imagine a house with a door where the inhabitants live, connecting '住户' to the idea of a home filled with people.

Meanings of 住户

zhùhù(zhu4hu4)
1inhabitant
2householder
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About 住户

住户Simplified
住戶Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 住户

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住民 (zhùmín) - use 住户 for emphasis on the household aspect, while 住民 stresses the broader community of residents.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 住户; it is often found in formal discussions about housing, real estate, or community. Common collocations include 住户登记 (household registration) and 住户信息 (resident information). Avoid using it in informal contexts where casual terms for 'person' or 'tenant' might be more appropriate.

HSK Study Tips

While 住户 is not a standard HSK vocabulary word, it is beneficial for learners at HSK Level 4 and above, especially when discussing topics related to living situations or urban planning. Focus on the components of the word to understand its usage in similar terms like 住 (live) and 户 (door).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 住户 with 租户, mistakenly using 住户 to refer to tenants. For example, saying '他是这个公寓的住户' (He is the tenant of this apartment) should be corrected to '他是这个公寓的租户'.

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Component Characters

住zhùto live
HSK 17 strokes亻
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户hùa household
HSK 64 strokes户
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How to say inhabitant in Chinese

“inhabitant” in Chinese is住户zhùhù

住户 (zhùhù) refers to an inhabitant or householder, typically used in contexts related to residential areas or housing. It indicates someone who lives in a particular home or property, highlighting their status as a resident rather than a temporary visitor or guest.

When to use 住户

Be mindful of the context in which you use 住户; it is often found in formal discussions about housing, real estate, or community. Common collocations include 住户登记 (household registration) and 住户信息 (resident information). Avoid using it in informal contexts where casual terms for 'person' or 'tenant' might be more appropriate.

住户 or something close to it

住民 (zhùmín) - use 住户 for emphasis on the household aspect, while 住民 stresses the broader community of residents.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 住户 with 租户, mistakenly using 住户 to refer to tenants. For example, saying '他是这个公寓的住户' (He is the tenant of this apartment) should be corrected to '他是这个公寓的租户'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 住户

住户 refers to a householder or inhabitant, while 租户 specifically means a tenant or someone who rents a property.

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