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居 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
(archaic) sentence-final particle expressing a doubting attitude
to reside; to be (in a certain position); to store up
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neighbor
resident
unexpectedly
to reside
home
to settle
to think of danger in times of safety
to be in
houses
livable
to live in peace and work happily
Notice where 居 sits in each complete thought.
I'm on good terms with the neighbors.
Source: Tatoeba #346808 · CC BY 2.0 FRHow many residents live within this city?
Source: Tatoeba #813477 · CC BY 2.0 FRI never expected I would end up crying today.
Source: Tatoeba #5097586 · CC BY 2.0 FRI lived in a small town.
Source: Tatoeba #3666962 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe was made a fool of by his neighbors.
Source: Tatoeba #1416251 · CC BY 2.0 FRI know all my neighbors.
Source: Tatoeba #5617277 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.