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滞留 (zhìliú) vs 拖延 (tuōyán) — use 滞留 when referring to a temporary hold or detention, while 拖延 implies a delay or procrastination.
滞留 is often used in formal contexts, and learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like 拘留 (jūliú), which specifically means 'detention' in a legal sense. It commonly collocates with words related to travel or customs, such as '海关滞留' (customs detention).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 滞留 connects with other words related to movement and restriction, such as 留 (liú, to stay) and 拘 (jū, to detain). Students should focus on understanding its use in official contexts and its implications in discussions about legal or administrative processes.
A common mistake is using 滞留 when referring to a temporary stop without the connotation of being held back, such as saying '我在这里滞留' (I am detained here) instead of '我在这里停留' (I am stopping here).
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How to say to detain in Chinese
“to detain” in Chinese is滞留
滞留 (zhìliú) means to detain or to hold back, often in the context of people, objects, or funds being temporarily held in a specific place. It is commonly used in legal or administrative contexts, such as customs or immigration, where individuals or items may be held for further inspection.
When to use 滞留
滞留 is often used in formal contexts, and learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like 拘留 (jūliú), which specifically means 'detention' in a legal sense. It commonly collocates with words related to travel or customs, such as '海关滞留' (customs detention).
滞留 or something close to it
滞留 (zhìliú) vs 拖延 (tuōyán) — use 滞留 when referring to a temporary hold or detention, while 拖延 implies a delay or procrastination.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is using 滞留 when referring to a temporary stop without the connotation of being held back, such as saying '我在这里滞留' (I am detained here) instead of '我在这里停留' (I am stopping here).
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Grammar Patterns of 滞留
滞留 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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滞留 is primarily used in formal contexts, so it's better suited for discussions about legal or official matters rather than casual conversation.
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