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停留
tíngliú
Description
「停留」的意思是在一个地方停下来待一段时间，不继续往前走。
"停留" means to stop and stay in one place for a while without moving forward.
人们常说在某个城市停留几天，或者飞机在别的机场停留。
People often say they will "停留" in a city for a few days, or that a plane "停留"s at another airport.
Meanings
停留tíngliú
to stay, remain, or pause somewhere
我们在北京停留了三天。
We stayed in Beijing for three days.
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Notes
- Etymology
停 (to stop) + 留 (to stay), two near-synonyms combining to emphasize staying in place.
- Nuance
停留 stresses a temporary stop during travel; 居住 means to live somewhere long-term.
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