Learn a Chinese Character - 驻 (zhù) - Station; Stay

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 马 (Horse radical)

Stroke Count: 8 (Eight strokes)

Character Decomposition: 马 + 主 (Horse + Lord, meaning a horse stays at a place)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhù (Fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

To station troops; to stay; to reside. (表示军队驻扎、停留、居住等意思)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 驻军 (zhù jūn) - Garrison troops (驻扎军队)
• 驻足 (zhù zú) - Stop and stay (停下脚步停留)
• 驻外 (zhù wài) - Stationed abroad (派驻到国外)

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“驻” is a verb. It can be used in phrases like "驻军" (garrison troops), "驻足" (stop and stay). It often collocates with nouns related to places or people. （“驻”是一个动词，常与表示地点或人的名词搭配，如“驻军”“驻足”等。）

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In ancient China, the concept of "stationing troops" was very important for national defense. The term "驻" was often used in military and administrative contexts. (在中国古代，“驻军”对于国防至关重要，“驻”这个字常用于军事和行政领域。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Think of a horse standing still, which represents the meaning of "stay" or "station". (可以想象一匹马站立不动，这就代表了“停留”“驻扎”的意思。)