畄 (liú) - A variant form of 留, meaning to remain,

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liú ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 田

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畄 · liú

A variant form of 留, meaning to remain, stay, keep, or preserve.

A variant form of 留, meaning to remain,

Usage highlights

Stay behindKeep as souvenirLeave a messageRemain in placePreserveStay overnight

Synonyms

  • 留— to stay, remain
  • 存— to preserve, keep
  • 驻— to station, stay

Antonyms

  • 走— to leave, go
  • 去— to go, depart
  • 离— to leave, depart

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please stay for dinner (畄下吃饭).
  • Keep this as a souvenir (畄作纪念).
  • He left a note (他畄了一张纸条).

Collocations

  • Stay behind(畄下)
  • Keep as souvenir(畄念)
  • Leave a message(畄言)
  • Remain in place(畄守)
  • Preserve(保畄)
  • Stay overnight(畄宿)

Idioms

  • Stay with unswerving dedication(心畄此地)
  • Leave a good reputation for posterity(畄芳百世)
  • Keep the essence and discard the dross(去芜存菁, 畄其精华)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 畄 is a non-standard variant of the standard character 留, primarily used in informal contexts.
  • The character carries connotations of preservation, memory, and continuity in Chinese culture.

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