滞留

HSK 7-9

zhìliú

to remain blocked; to be immobilized (in place)

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

洪水滞留在河里。

hóngshuǐ zhìliú zài hélǐ.

The floodwaters remained in the river.

他因为航班取消而滞留机场。

tā yīnwèi fēijí quǎoqǔ ér zhìliú jīchǎng.

He was stranded at the airport due to flight cancellation.