Meaning of zhù:
住
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 xiànzài zhù zài nǎlǐ?
我现在住在哪里?
Where do I live now?
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 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 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 Shànghǎi.
我现在住在上海。
I currently reside in Shanghai.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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.

