暂住证 (zàn zhù zhèng) — temporary residence permit

Definition

A document Chinese authorities issue to non-local residents (e.g. migrant workers, long-stay visitors) allowing them to live in a city short-term. It must be renewed periodically and is tied to one specific city.

noun

temporary residence permit

Measure word · 张

Examples

暂住证。
Tā xū yào bàn lǐ yì zhāng zàn zhù zhèng.
He needs to apply for a temporary residence permit.
暂住证。
Wǒ de zàn zhù zhèng xià ge yuè jiù guò qī le.
My temporary residence permit expires next month.
暂住证。
Méi yǒu zàn zhù zhèng jiù bù néng zài zhè ge chéng shì cháng qī jū zhù.
Without a temporary residence permit, you cannot live long-term in this city.

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