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安家 (ānjiā) refers to establishing a home, emphasizing the act of making a place one's home rather than the permanence of settling down.
Be careful not to confuse 定居 with temporary stays, as it implies permanence. This word is more formal and is often used in written contexts or discussions about immigration. Common collocations include '定居国外' (settle abroad) or '定居城市' (settle in a city).
定居 is not currently part of the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects with words related to residence and living, like 住 (zhù, to live) and 家 (jiā, home). Students should focus on using it in sentences about their own living situations to reinforce its meaning.
Learners often confuse 定居 with 短期居住 (duǎnqī jūzhù, short-term residence), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我在这里定居六个月' (I settled here for six months) should be corrected to '我在这里住了六个月' (I lived here for six months).
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How to say to settle (in some city, country etc) in Chinese
“to settle (in some city, country etc)” in Chinese is定居
定居 (dìngjū) means to settle down in a place, typically referring to establishing a long-term residence in a city or country. It is commonly used in contexts of immigration or relocation, indicating stability and permanence in one's living situation.
When to use 定居
Be careful not to confuse 定居 with temporary stays, as it implies permanence. This word is more formal and is often used in written contexts or discussions about immigration. Common collocations include '定居国外' (settle abroad) or '定居城市' (settle in a city).
定居 or something close to it
安家 (ānjiā) refers to establishing a home, emphasizing the act of making a place one's home rather than the permanence of settling down.
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Learners often confuse 定居 with 短期居住 (duǎnqī jūzhù, short-term residence), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我在这里定居六个月' (I settled here for six months) should be corrected to '我在这里住了六个月' (I lived here for six months).
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You can say '我决定在这里定居' (I decided to settle down here).
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