to stop; to stand firm; to hold water; to adhere
Meanings
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to stop moving; to halt; to come to a stop
Typically used for people, horses, or vehicles stopping their movement.
Upon hearing someone call him, he quickly stopped.
The policeman waved for the car to stop.
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The team came to a halt in the center of the playground.
verb
to stand steadily; to keep one's footing
Often refers to physically maintaining balance. Frequently used in the negative form "站不住".
He's just recovered from his illness; his legs are weak and he can't stand steadily.
The ship was rocking violently, and I could hardly keep my footing.
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The floor is too slippery, be careful not to lose your footing.
verb
to stay somewhere; to remain in a place
Implies staying or remaining in a location, sometimes with a sense of persistence.
He settled down in Beijing and stayed for ten years.
The new employee quickly established himself at this company.
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If we want to stay in this market, we must keep innovating.
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to be valid; to hold water; to be tenable; to be convincing
Metaphorically used for arguments, reasoning, or theories being sound. Often used in the negative "站不住".
This argument simply doesn't hold water.
The reasons you've given are completely untenable.
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His accusation lacks evidence and is utterly unconvincing.
verb
to adhere; to stick to a surface; to not come off
dialectDialectal usage. Refers to paint, color, or similar substances sticking to a surface.
The wall surface is too smooth; the plaster won't stick.
This kind of paint adheres well to wood.
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The ink doesn't adhere well to this kind of paper and smudges easily.