Usage of 逗留
The verb 逗留 (dòuliú) means to stay or remain temporarily at a place. It often implies a short-term stay rather than permanent residence.
Common contexts
You will see 逗留 used when talking about travel, such as staying in a city or at an airport for a limited time. It can also be used in formal or written contexts to describe someone's temporary presence.
Collocations and patterns
- 逗留时间 (dòuliú shíjiān): duration of stay
- 逗留期间 (dòuliú qījiān): during the stay
- 短暂逗留 (duǎnzàn dòuliú): brief stay
Nuances
Using 逗留 often suggests a purposeful or planned temporary stay, different from just passing through. It is more formal than verbs like 待 or 呆, which also mean to stay but can be more casual.
Common confusion
Do not confuse 逗留 with 留下, which means to leave behind or to stay behind. 逗留 emphasizes the act of staying temporarily at a location.