English–Chinese
“resident” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjū mín
Example
这里的居民都很友好。zhè lǐ de jū mín dōu hěn yóu hǎo
The residents here are all very friendly.
How to say “resident” in Chinese
“Resident” in Chinese is 居民 (jū mín).
People whose everyday life is rooted in one place rather than passing through it.
Example sentences with 居民
小区里经常有居民参加义务活动。xiǎo qū lǐ jīng cháng yǒu jū mín cān jiā yì wù huó dòng
Residents in the residential community often take part in volunteer activities.
Tips for using 居民
- For one person's address in casual conversation, Chinese often states where the person lives directly, while this word fits community, neighborhood, and administrative contexts.