驻
stay; station; be stationed
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to stop; to pause; to linger
literaryFormal or literary, often used in fixed phrases like 驻足.
Tourists stopped to enjoy the scenery by the lake.
He paused in front of the bookstore to look at the posters.
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This painting drew passersby to stop and watch.
Under the setting sun, the old man paused to recall the past.
The centuries-old ancient temple drew tourists to stop and visit.
verb
to be stationed; to be based; to set up an office
formalCommon in official, military, and business contexts, refers to being stationed at a post or setting up an office in a location.
Our company has a Beijing liaison office set up in the capital.
The troops are stationed in a large compound east of the village.
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The embassy will station more staff at the border regions.
This multinational corporation has offices stationed in more than 20 countries around the world.
The medical team is stationed in remote mountain areas to provide free medical services.