留住
liú​zhù

to retain

liú​zhù to retain
  1. 留 liú verb
    to keep
    To keep, save, or reserve something for a specific person or purpose.
  2. 住 zhù particle
    [firmness]
    (complement) indicating a state of firmness, steadiness, or coming to a halt

liú​zhù to ask someone to stay
  1. 留 liú verb
    to ask to stay
    To ask or persuade someone to remain instead of leaving.
  2. 住 zhù particle
    [firmness]
    (complement) indicating a state of firmness, steadiness, or coming to a halt

liú​zhù young man · to await
  1. 留 liú verb
    to stay
    To remain in a place; to stay behind and not leave.
  2. 住 zhù verb
    to live
    to live; to reside; to stay; to dwell