逗留 (dòu liú) — to stay (for a while), to sojourn
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'to stay / sojourn' for a while in a place. Stronger and more literary than 停留, and emphasizes lingering rather than overnight lodging (住宿) or a guest visit (作客).
verb
to stay (for a while)to sojourn
Examples
- 逗留。Wǒ men kě yǐ zài hǎi biān dòu liú yì zhěng tiān.We can stay by the seaside for a whole day.
- 逗留。Tā yīn wèi gōng zuò zài zhè zuò chéng shì dòu liú le jǐ gè yuè.He stayed in this city for several months because of work.
- 逗留。Lǚ kè men tōng cháng bú huì zài cǐ dì cháng qī dòu liú.Travelers usually do not stay here for a long time.
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