户籍 (hùjí) refers to a household registration system in China, which records individuals' personal information, such as name, gender, and family relationships. It plays a crucial role in determining a person's legal status, access to social services, and rights within their registered area. Understanding this term is important for grasping the socio-political context of living in China.
HSK 5, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
户籍hùjí(hu4ji2)
户籍 (hùjí) refers to a household registration system in China, which records individuals' personal information, such as name, gender, and family relationships. It plays a crucial role in determining a person's legal status, access to social services, and rights within their registered area. Understanding this term is important for grasping the socio-political context of living in China.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
户籍 is integral to understanding the Hukou system in China, which has historically affected people's rights to education, healthcare, and employment based on their registered household location. This system reflects broader themes of social stratification within Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of 户 (hù) as a 'house' and 籍 (jí) as a 'register' or 'list.' Imagine a house with a big registration book at the entrance where all residents must write their names to be recognized as part of the household. This visual connection helps you remember that 户籍 is about household registration.
About 户籍
户籍Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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户口 (hùkǒu) - use 户籍 (hùjí) when referring to the official household registration document, while 户口 (hùkǒu) often emphasizes the concept of household or population count.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 户 (hù) as a 'house' and 籍 (jí) as a 'register' or 'list.' Imagine a house with a big registration book at the entrance where all residents must write their names to be recognized as part of the household. This visual connection helps you remember that 户籍 is about household registration.
Usage Notes
户籍 is often used in formal contexts, such as government documents or academic discussions about social policies. A common mistake is to confuse it with '身份证' (shēnfènzhèng), which means 'ID card'—户籍 refers specifically to registration, while 身份证 is the physical identification. Be mindful of its formal register when using this term.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 5, students should focus on understanding the implications of 户籍 in Chinese society, especially regarding urban vs. rural residency and migration issues. It connects well with other vocabulary related to government and social structures, such as 社会 (shèhuì, society) and 公民 (gōngmín, citizen).
Cultural Note
户籍 is integral to understanding the Hukou system in China, which has historically affected people's rights to education, healthcare, and employment based on their registered household location. This system reflects broader themes of social stratification within Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 户籍 with related terms like 居住证 (jūzhùzhèng, residence permit) or 身份证 (ID card). For example, saying '我需要一个户籍来住在这里' (I need a household registration to live here) is incorrect; it should be '我需要一个居住证来住在这里.'
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户籍 is integral to understanding the Hukou system in China, which has historically affected people's rights to education, healthcare, and employment based on their registered household location. This system reflects broader themes of social stratification within Chinese society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 户籍
户籍 determines your legal residence and access to services, influencing where you can live and work.
Yes, but the process can be complicated and often requires meeting specific criteria and approval from local authorities.
No, 户籍 refers to your household registration, while your ID card (身份证) is your personal identification document.
