Word: 滞留 (zhìliú)

Traditional: 滯留

滞留 dictionary entry

zhìliú: to remain in (a place) (due to circumstances that prevent one leaving); (of sth that would typically dissipate, e.g. floodwater, pollutants) to remain

Full dictionary entry for 滞留

Example sentences using 滞留

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大雨过后，路上的积水还滞留着。

Dàyǔ guòhòu, lùshang de jīshuǐ hái zhìliúzhe.

After the heavy rain, floodwater still lingers on the road.
大雪让很多旅客滞留在机场。

Dàxuě ràng hěn duō lǚkè zhìliú zài jīchǎng.

The heavy snow left many travelers stranded at the airport.