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落户 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
落户luòhùto settleHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #54108, Very Hard
落户luòhùto set up homeHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #54108, Very Hard
luòhù(luo4hu4)luo hu T4
  1. 1to settle
  2. 2to set up home
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March 24, 2026

落户(落戶)luòhù(luo4hu4)

落户 (luòhù) means to settle down in a particular place or to establish a residence. This term is commonly used in contexts relating to relocation, immigration, or when a person or family decides to make a specific location their home.

Strokes16Frequency#54108DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 落户 is significant due to the household registration system (户口, hùkǒu), which affects a person's access to social services, education, and healthcare based on their registered residence.

Memory Tip

Imagine a falling leaf (落) that decides to plant its roots in the ground (户) – it symbolizes settling down. The sound 'luo' can remind you of 'low,' as in low to the ground, indicating a firm establishment.

Meanings of 落户

luòhù(luo4hu4)
1to settle
2to set up home
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About 落户

落户Simplified
落戶Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

落户 (settle down) vs 定居 (settle down) — use 落户 when emphasizing the act of establishing residency in a new location, while 定居 often implies a more permanent settlement.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 落户 with similar terms like 安家 (ān jiā), which specifically means to establish a home. 落户 is more formal and often used in administrative or legal contexts, such as when registering residency.

HSK Study Tips

Although 落户 is not an HSK word, it relates well to HSK Level 4 vocabulary concerning home and living. Focus on its usage in sentences about relocation or immigration to deepen understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 落户 when they mean to say 'move' (搬家, bān jiā). For example, saying '我打算落户到这里' (I plan to settle down here) is correct, but using 落户 when discussing temporary moves can be misleading.

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Component Characters

落làto leave out
HSK 412 strokes艹
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户hùa household
HSK 64 strokes户
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How to say to settle in Chinese

“to settle” in Chinese is落户luòhù

落户 (luòhù) means to settle down in a particular place or to establish a residence. This term is commonly used in contexts relating to relocation, immigration, or when a person or family decides to make a specific location their home.

When to use 落户

Be careful not to confuse 落户 with similar terms like 安家 (ān jiā), which specifically means to establish a home. 落户 is more formal and often used in administrative or legal contexts, such as when registering residency.

落户 or something close to it

落户 (settle down) vs 定居 (settle down) — use 落户 when emphasizing the act of establishing residency in a new location, while 定居 often implies a more permanent settlement.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 落户 when they mean to say 'move' (搬家, bān jiā). For example, saying '我打算落户到这里' (I plan to settle down here) is correct, but using 落户 when discussing temporary moves can be misleading.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 落户

No, 落户 can refer to anyone, including Chinese citizens, who are moving to a new location.

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