[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Objects-and-Machinery \ #Architecture # 住 zhù reside; live ## Components [[主 zhǔ]] [[亻(rén)]] ## Meaning In contemporary usage, "住 (zhù)" primarily means "to reside" or "to live." It refers to the action of staying or dwelling in a particular place. ## History The character "住 (zhù)" originated as a compound ideographic character. It combines the semantic components "人 (person)" and "主 (master)" to convey the idea that living or residing is one of the most essential needs of people. The component "主 (zhǔ)" also provides the sound for the character. In its original form, "住" depicted a person next to a house, symbolizing the concept of residing. Over time, it evolved into its current form. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ? ### Bronze Script ? ### Seal Script ![[住 seal.svg]] ### Clerical Script ? ### Regular Script ![[任 reg.svg]]