Hanzi

old variant of 留[liu2]

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 2

Pinyin

liú, liù, liǔ

Bopomofo

ㄌㄧㄡˊ, ㄌㄧㄡˋ, ㄌㄧㄡˇ

Jyutping

lau4

Example sentences

liú
他決定留在北京。
他决定留在北京。

He decided to stay in Beijing.

如果 rúguǒ
如果明天下雨,我就留在家裡。
如果明天下雨,我就留在家里。

If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home.

留下 liúxià
他在桌上留下了一張紙條。
他在桌上留下了一张纸条。

He left a note on the table.

深刻 shēnkè
這件事給我留下了深刻的印象。
这件事给我留下了深刻的印象。

This matter left a deep impression on me.

保留 bǎoliú
我為你保留了一個座位。
我为你保留了一个座位。

I have reserved a seat for you.

這座古老的城市依然保留著它原始的風貌。
这座古老的城市依然保留著它原始的风貌。

This ancient city still preserves its original appearance.

停留 tíngliú
我們只在北京停留了兩天。
我们只在北京停留了两天。

We only stayed in Beijing for two days.

目光 mùguāng
他的目光停留在遠處。
他的目光停留在远处。

His gaze lingered in the distance.

收留 shōuliú
這家收容所收留了許多流浪貓。
这家收容所收留了许多流浪猫。

This shelter took in many stray cats.

洗水果時要特別注意去除農藥殘留。
洗水果时要特别注意去除农药残留。

When washing fruit, pay special attention to removing pesticide residue.

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