HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
留 — to stay, to remain, to keep, to leave (behind)
- Reading
- liú
- Meaning
- to stay, to remain, to keep, to leave (behind)
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
留 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is liú and it means to stay, to remain, to keep, to leave (behind). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
留 appears in everyday chinese words such as 留 (stay, remain, leave), 留学 (to study abroad) and 留下 (stay, remain, leave behind).
Chinese words containing 留
Frequently asked questions
What does 留 mean in Chinese?
留 means to stay, to remain, to keep, to leave (behind) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 留 read?
留 is read liú. Reading it inside real words — 留 and 留学 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 留 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 留 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 留 in a word?
A common word containing 留 is 留 (liú) — "stay, remain, leave". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 留 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 留 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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