居留权 (jū liú quán) — right of residence (legal permission to live in a foreign country)

Definition

Legal permission to live in a foreign country, distinct from 居住 (just residing) — it is an official right granted by a state.

noun
right of residence (legal permission to live in a foreign country)

Examples

  • 居留权
    Tā shēn qǐng le yǒng jiǔ jū liú quán.
    He applied for permanent residence rights.
  • 居留权
    Chí yǒu jū liú quán de wài guó rén kě yǐ zài zhè lǐ gōng zuò.
    Foreigners who hold residence rights can work here.
  • 居留权
    Tā de jū liú quán jiāng zài xià ge yuè dào qī.
    Her residence rights will expire next month.

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