生活 (shēnghuó) is the general word for 'life' as a daily experience or 'to live' in a place. It's broader than 日子 (rìzi), which focuses on the quality or routine of daily life, and more concrete than 人生 (rénshēng), which refers to one's entire lifespan. As a verb, it's more common than 活 (huó) for 'live in a place'.