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留住
liúzhù
Description
"留住"的意思是让人或东西不离开，一直留在这里。
"留住" means to keep people or things from leaving, to stay here continuously.
我们常说留住客人、留住时间或者留住美好的回忆。
We often say 留住客人 (keep guests), 留住时间 (keep time), or 留住美好的回忆 (keep beautiful memories).
Meanings
留住liúzhù
to keep someone from leaving; to make stay
天太晚了，我们把他留住吧。
It's too late; let's keep him here.
留住liúzhù
to retain or hold on to something
我想用照片留住这美好的一天。
I want to capture this beautiful day with a photo.
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Notes
- Etymology
留 (to stay/keep) + 住 (resultative complement meaning firmly/in place).
- Nuance
住 stresses a successful, lasting result — the person or thing actually stays.
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