长住 (cháng) — to reside long-term; to live somewhere for an extended period
Definition
长住 (cháng) means to live somewhere for a long time as one's base, not just visit. Contrast with 住: 住 is neutral; 长住 emphasizes extended or permanent residence.
verb
to reside long-termto live somewhere for an extended period
Examples
- ，长住。Tuì xiū hòu, tā jué dìng zài xiāng xia cháng.After retiring, he decided to live long-term in the countryside.
- 长住。Zhè jiā jiǔ diàn yǒu cháng de kè rén.This hotel has guests who stay long-term.
- 长住。Tā yǐ jīng zài běi jīng cháng le sān nián.He has been living in Beijing long-term for three years.
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