宿
stay overnight; lodge; old; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to stay overnight; to lodge; to put up
Used to indicate staying somewhere for the night.
We need to stay at a hotel tonight.
They decided to camp at the top of the mountain.
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This youth hostel provides cheap accommodation.
We stayed at our friend's house last night.
The expedition team camped in the wilderness overnight, waiting for rescue.
noun
surname
Refers to the Chinese surname Su.
His surname is Su, the Su in 'accommodation'.
Mr. Su is the manager of our company.
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The surname Su is not very common in China.
Aunt Su is my neighbor.
The Su family has a long history.
adjective
long-standing; old; existing for a long time
literaryLiterary usage indicating something long-standing or existing for a long time.
He finally realized his long-cherished wish.
This poet has lofty long-term aspirations.
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He has innate wisdom for art.
This is our company's long-standing rule and cannot be changed.
She attended the meeting with a long-standing grudge.
adjective
veteran; long-serving
literaryLiterary usage describing someone experienced or long-serving.
This general is a veteran with rich experience.
The elderly respected villagers often gather to discuss matters.
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He is a veteran scholar in our school and deeply respected by students.
This veteran doctor specializes in treating difficult and complicated diseases.
As a veteran player, he played a leading role in the team.