滞留

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   (of a person) to remain in (a place) (due to circumstances that prevent one leaving); to be stranded

   • tāyīnqiānzhèngwèntízhìliúzàizhōngguó.

     他因签证问题滞留在中国。🔊

     He was stranded in China due to visa issues.

2. 貳动verb

   (of sth that would typically dissipate, e.g. floodwater, pollutants) to remain; to linger

   • hóngshuǐzhìliúzàichéngshìlǐ.

     洪水滞留在城市里。🔊

     Floodwater became trapped in the city.