駐 (zhù) - to station & to be stationed

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zhù ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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駐 · zhù

to station;

to be stationed;

to halt;

to stop;

to reside temporarily;

used for diplomatic missions, military posts, or temporary stays.

to stationto be stationedto halt

Usage highlights

station troopsembassy stationed abroadgarrisonresident representativepermanent missionstationed journalist

Synonyms

  • 驻守— to garrison; to guard
  • 驻扎— to station; to be quartered
  • 驻留— to stay temporarily; to reside for a time

Antonyms

  • 撤离— to withdraw; to evacuate
  • 移动— to move; to be mobile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The embassy is stationed in the capital (驻在首都).
  • Troops are garrisoned at the border (驻守边境).
  • He works at the local representative office (驻当地办事处工作).
  • The journalist is based in Beijing (驻北京记者).

Collocations

  • station troops(驻军)
  • embassy stationed abroad(驻外使馆)
  • garrison(驻守)
  • resident representative(驻场代表)
  • permanent mission(常驻代表团)
  • stationed journalist(驻站记者)

Idioms

  • To be rooted and unmoving(根驻不动)
  • To stand firm and defend(驻守不移)
  • Temporarily stationed at an inn(驻跸客栈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for military garrisons and imperial stops during tours.
  • In modern context, commonly associated with diplomatic missions and corporate representative offices.
  • Implies a temporary or official posting rather than permanent settlement.

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