verb HSK 4
to stay · to stop · to remain
Meaning
停留 means to remain in a place for a period of time or to stop at a certain stage without progressing. It emphasizes the temporary nature of staying somewhere, whether physically at a location or figuratively at a particular point in development or understanding.
Usage
Native speakers use 停留 in both literal contexts (staying in a city, stopping at a station) and abstract ones (remaining at a certain level of understanding, dwelling on a memory). It's more formal than 呆 (dāi) and suggests a temporary pause rather than permanent residence. Commonly used with time expressions or location phrases.
Examples
- 01我们在巴黎只停留了三天。.We only stayed in Paris for three days.
- 02他的思想还停留在过去。.His thinking still remains in the past.
Characters
Common collocations
- 短暂停留to stay briefly
- 停留时间duration of stay
- 在...停留...to stay at/in...
- 停留在表面to remain superficial
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 停 (to stop) and 留 (to remain) creates a compound meaning that emphasizes both the cessation of movement and the act of staying in place.