Definition

Verb: - To reside: To live or dwell in a place, especially for a temporary period or in a location that is not one's original homeland. - To stay: To have one's temporary abode or lodging in a specific place.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nhiều loài chim trú ngụ trong khu rừng này vào mùa đông. (Many species of birds reside in this forest during the winter.)
  • Gia đình ông ấy đã trú ngụ ở thành phố này được ba năm. (His family has resided in this city for three years.)
  • Chúng tôi cần tìm một nơi trú ngụ an toàn. (We need to find a safe place to stay.)

Advanced Usage

• The word often carries a nuance of temporary dwelling or seeking shelter, rather than permanent settlement. It is commonly used in formal, literary, or descriptive contexts.
  • Những ý nghĩ tiêu cực đang trú ngụ trong tâm trí anh ta. (Negative thoughts are residing in his mind.)

Variants and Related Words

• Trú ẩn (v): To take refuge, to shelter. Often used for hiding from danger or harsh conditions.

  • Họ phải trú ẩn trong hầm khi có bão. (They had to take shelter in the bunker during the storm.)

• Cư trú (v): To reside, to inhabit. A more formal or legal term for dwelling, often implying a more permanent or registered residence.

  • Anh ta không có giấy phép cư trú hợp lệ. (He does not have a valid residence permit.)

Synonyms

• Reside: To live in a particular place.
• Dwell: To live in or at a specified place.
• Lodge: To stay in a place temporarily.
• Stay: To remain in a place for a period of time.

Related Idioms

• Nơi trú ngụ tạm thời: A temporary abode/shelter.

  • Ngôi nhà nhỏ là nơi trú ngụ tạm thời của họ. (The small house was their temporary abode.)

• Trú ngụ nơi đất khách: To reside in a foreign land.

  • Ông ấy đã trú ngụ nơi đất khách quê người suốt một thập kỷ. (He resided in a foreign land for an entire decade.)

verb

1. to reside