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linger in Chinese

linger in Chinese is — linger means to stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.

linger in Chinese

verb
Pronounced: zhù
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.

What does "linger" mean?

  1. verb To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
    "We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished."
  2. verb To continue to exist or persist for longer than expected, especially before fading away.
    "Doubts about the decision lingered for years."

linger in a sentence

  • We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished.
  • A faint smell of smoke lingered in the room.
  • Doubts about the decision lingered for years.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "linger" in Chinese?

"linger" in Chinese is 住. linger means: To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.

How do you pronounce 住?

"linger" in Chinese is 住, pronounced "zhù".

How do you use "linger" in a sentence?

Example: "We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished." In Chinese, "linger" is 住.

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