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March 24, 2026
停留()tíngliú(ting2liu2)
停留 (tíngliú) means to stay somewhere temporarily or to stop over. It is commonly used in contexts such as travel, where one might have a layover at an airport or take a break during a journey. The term carries a nuance of a brief pause rather than a permanent stay.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of taking a break during travel is often associated with the idea of appreciating nature and surroundings. Many travelers will choose specific scenic spots to 停留 and enjoy the beauty of their journey.
Memory Tip
Think of 停 (tíng) as 'stop' and 留 (liú) as 'stay'. Visualize a traveler stopping at a beautiful scenic spot (停) and deciding to linger (留) for a while to enjoy the view. This image can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation of the word.
Meanings of 停留
tíngliú(ting2liu2)
1to stay somewhere temporarily
2to stop over
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About 停留
停留Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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逗留 (dòuliú) - choose 停留 (tíngliú) when emphasizing a brief stop rather than a longer stay.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 停 (tíng) as 'stop' and 留 (liú) as 'stay'. Visualize a traveler stopping at a beautiful scenic spot (停) and deciding to linger (留) for a while to enjoy the view. This image can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation of the word.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 停留 with other similar words like 停止 (tíngzhǐ), which means 'to stop permanently'. It is usually used in informal contexts, but can also appear in travel-related formal documents. Common collocations include 停留时间 (tíngliú shíjiān) meaning 'stay duration'.
HSK Study Tips
While 停留 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK Level 3 and 4 words related to travel, such as 旅行 (lǚxíng, 'travel') and 机场 (jīchǎng, 'airport'). Students should focus on using it in sentences describing travel plans.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of taking a break during travel is often associated with the idea of appreciating nature and surroundings. Many travelers will choose specific scenic spots to 停留 and enjoy the beauty of their journey.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 停留 with 停止 (tíngzhǐ), leading to incorrect sentences like '我在这里停止' (Wǒ zài zhèlǐ tíngzhǐ), which means 'I stop here.' The correct usage in this context would be '我在这里停留' (Wǒ zài zhèlǐ tíngliú).
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Cultural Notes for 停留
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In Chinese culture, the concept of taking a break during travel is often associated with the idea of appreciating nature and surroundings. Many travelers will choose specific scenic spots to 停留 and enjoy the beauty of their journey.
Frequently Asked Questions about 停留
You can say, '我们将在这个城市停留一天' (Wǒmen jiāng zài zhège chéngshì tíngliú yītiān), meaning 'We will stay in this city for one day.'
No, while it is commonly used in travel contexts, it can also refer to staying at a place temporarily for other reasons, such as a meeting or an event.
Yes, but it is more commonly used in informal contexts. In formal writing, you might choose a synonym like 逗留 (dòuliú).
