留下

liú xià

HSK 4

Meaning

to leave behind
to stay behind
to remain
to keep
not to let (sb) go

Definition

动词，表示人或物停留在某处，或使某物不被带走。

To stay behind; to leave (something) behind.

Usage

常用于表示人不再离开，或者把某物留给他人或某地。

Often used to indicate that a person does not leave, or that something is left for someone or somewhere.

Examples

1 请你留下，我有话跟你说。（Please stay, I have something to tell you.）
2 他留下了一张字条。（He left a note.）
3 这次旅行给我留下了深刻的印象。（This trip left a deep impression on me.）
4 请留下你的联系方式。（Please leave your contact information.）
5 她把钥匙留在桌子上。（She left the keys on the table.）

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