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住宿 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
住宿zhùsùto stay atHSK 5, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #12353, Hard
住宿zhùsùlodgingHSK 5, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #12353, Hard
住宿zhùsùaccommodationHSK 5, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #12353, Hard
zhùsù(zhu4su4)zhu su T4
  1. 1to stay at
  2. 2lodging
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March 24, 2026

住宿zhùsù(zhu4su4)

住宿 refers to the act of staying in a place, typically for a short period, such as in hotels, hostels, or other forms of accommodation. It is commonly used in contexts related to travel and tourism, where one needs a place to sleep and rest during their journey.

Strokes18Frequency#12353DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, the concept of 住宿 is particularly relevant during travel seasons like the Spring Festival when millions of people seek accommodations in their hometowns or popular tourist destinations. It's common for travelers to book hotels in advance to secure a spot.

Memory tip

Imagine a cozy bed (住) under a starry sky (宿). The combination of these two characters can help you remember 'to stay at a place' – you need a bed when you stay somewhere! The pronunciation 'zhu su' sounds like 'zoo so' which could remind you of a zoo where animals might need a place to stay.

Meanings of 住宿

zhùsù(zhu4su4)
1to stay at
2lodging
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住宿Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2

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旅馆 (lǚguǎn) vs 酒店 (jiǔdiàn) — use 住宿 for the act of staying, while 旅馆 and 酒店 refer specifically to types of accommodation.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 住宿 with the similar-sounding word 住 (to live) which emphasizes permanence, while 住宿 implies temporary lodging. It's commonly used in travel contexts, so pairing it with words like 酒店 (hotel) can be useful. Remember to use the correct tones: 住宿 is pronounced zhu4 su4.

HSK Study Tips

住宿 is not part of the HSK vocabulary but can be useful for learners at HSK 3 and above who are starting to engage with travel-related topics. Focus on using it in sentences related to travel plans, such as asking about lodging options.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 住宿 with similar terms like 住 or 住宿费 (accommodation fee). For example, saying '我在这里住' (I stay here) instead of '我在这里住宿' (I am lodging here) can lead to ambiguity. Always ensure to use the correct term based on the context.

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Component characters

住zhùto live
HSK 17 strokes亻
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宿sùnight
HSK 211 strokes宀
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How to say to stay at in Chinese

“to stay at” in Chinese is住宿zhùsù

住宿 refers to the act of staying in a place, typically for a short period, such as in hotels, hostels, or other forms of accommodation. It is commonly used in contexts related to travel and tourism, where one needs a place to sleep and rest during their journey.

When to use 住宿

Be careful not to confuse 住宿 with the similar-sounding word 住 (to live) which emphasizes permanence, while 住宿 implies temporary lodging. It's commonly used in travel contexts, so pairing it with words like 酒店 (hotel) can be useful. Remember to use the correct tones: 住宿 is pronounced zhu4 su4.

住宿 or something close to it

旅馆 (lǚguǎn) vs 酒店 (jiǔdiàn) — use 住宿 for the act of staying, while 旅馆 and 酒店 refer specifically to types of accommodation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 住宿 with similar terms like 住 or 住宿费 (accommodation fee). For example, saying '我在这里住' (I stay here) instead of '我在这里住宿' (I am lodging here) can lead to ambiguity. Always ensure to use the correct term based on the context.

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Frequently asked questions about 住宿

You can say '请问这里有住宿吗?' (Qǐngwèn zhèlǐ yǒu zhùsù ma?) which means 'Excuse me, is there accommodation here?'.

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