Definition
住处 (zhùchù) is a general, neutral noun for 'a place to live' — any residence, from a room to a house. It's broader than 住址 (zhùzhǐ 'address'), which is the specific mailing address, and less formal/technical than 住宅 (zhùzhái 'residence, dwelling'), which is more official or architectural. 住房 (zhùfáng) focuses on housing as a category (e.g., housing policy), not a specific place.
noun
residencedwellingplace to live
Examples
- 住处，。Wǒ bān zhù chù le, xīn dìzhǐ yǐjīng fā gěi nǐ.I've moved residences, and I've already sent you the new address.
- 住处。Zhège xiǎoqū de zhù chù huánjìng fēicháng ānjìng shūshì.The residential environment in this neighborhood is very quiet and comfortable.
- 住处。Tā zànshí zhǎo bú dào héshì de zhù chù.He can't find a suitable place to live for the time being.
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