Chinese

liúxià
Meaning: to leave behind; to stay
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

留
下

Example sentences

He left a note on the table.
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.
這位老師給我留下了深刻的印象。
这位老师给我留下了深刻的印象。
This teacher left a deep impression on me.
歲月在他的臉上留下了痕跡。
岁月在他的脸上留下了痕迹。
The years have left their marks on his face.
請留下您的電話號碼。
请留下您的电话号码。
Please leave your phone number.
這次旅行給我留下了難忘的回憶。
这次旅行给我留下了难忘的回忆。
This trip left me with unforgettable memories.
會議完畢後,請大家留下。
会议完毕后,请大家留下。
After the meeting is finished, please everyone stay.
戰爭留下了永久的傷痕。
战争留下了永久的伤痕。
The war left permanent scars.
雪地上留下了野獸的痕跡。
雪地上留下了野兽的痕迹。
Traces of a wild beast were left on the snow.
羅馬帝國在歷史上留下了深遠的影響。
罗马帝国在历史上留下了深远的影响。
The Roman Empire left a profound influence on history.

Usage Notes

Can mean to physically leave something behind, or to remain in a place.

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