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居民 (jūmín) vs 住户 (zhùhù) — use 居民 for a broader reference to inhabitants of a place, while 住户 specifically refers to a household or unit within a building.
Be careful not to confuse 居民 with 住客 (zhùkè), which means 'guest' or 'visitor.' 居民 is more formal and is often used in official contexts, such as in government reports. A common collocation is '城市居民' (chéngshì jūmín), meaning 'urban residents.'
As an HSK 6 word, 居民 connects well with other vocabulary related to society and demographics, such as '社会' (shèhuì, society) and '人口' (rénkǒu, population). Focus on using it in sentences that describe living situations or community discussions.
Learners often mistakenly use 居民 to describe tourists, which is incorrect. Instead, use 旅游者 (lǚyóuzhě) for tourists. Also, it's common to confuse 居民 with 居住者 (jūzhùzhě), which is less commonly used.
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How to say resident in Chinese
“resident” in Chinese is居民
居民 (jūmín) refers to a person who lives in a particular place, often used in the context of describing inhabitants of a city, town, or country. It emphasizes the aspect of being a permanent or long-term resident as opposed to a transient visitor. Commonly used in discussions regarding housing, urban development, and demographic studies.
When to use 居民
Be careful not to confuse 居民 with 住客 (zhùkè), which means 'guest' or 'visitor.' 居民 is more formal and is often used in official contexts, such as in government reports. A common collocation is '城市居民' (chéngshì jūmín), meaning 'urban residents.'
居民 or something close to it
居民 (jūmín) vs 住户 (zhùhù) — use 居民 for a broader reference to inhabitants of a place, while 住户 specifically refers to a household or unit within a building.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 居民 to describe tourists, which is incorrect. Instead, use 旅游者 (lǚyóuzhě) for tourists. Also, it's common to confuse 居民 with 居住者 (jūzhùzhě), which is less commonly used.
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Grammar patterns of 居民
居民 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 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.
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居民 refers to residents in a broader sense, while 住户 specifically refers to the household or unit living in a particular dwelling.
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