Meaning of zhù:
zhù
住
Verb
to live; to dwell; to stay; to reside; to stop
Wǒ zài zhège chéngshì lǐ zhù le wǔ nián.
我在这个城市里住了五年。
I have lived in this city for five years.
Wǒ xiànzài zhù zài nǎlǐ?
我现在住在哪里？
Where do I live now?
Wǒ jīn wǎn dǎ suàn zài péng yǒu jiā zhù.
我今晚打算在朋友家住。
I plan to stay at a friend's house tonight.
Wǒ xiànzài zhù zài Shànghǎi.
我现在住在上海。
I currently reside in Shanghai.
Sījī zài hóngdēng qián zhù le chē.
司机在红灯前住了车。
The driver stopped the car at the red light.
Suffixe
(suffix indicating firmness, steadiness, or coming to a halt)
Jǐngchá ràng tā zhàn zhù bié dòng.
警察让他站住别动。
The police told him to stand still and not move.
