留后手 liúhòushǒu to leave room to maneuver Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 留 liú verb to leave To leave something behind, such as a message, an inheritance, or a physical trace.后手 後手 hòushǒu room for maneuver A fallback plan, reserve, or way of escape to ensure flexibility; room for maneuver or a way out.