How to Say ‘Stay’ in Simplified Chinese
呆在
dāi zài
[dāi zài]
💬 Usage Tip: 在 after a verb gives the place where the action happens: 呆在户外 = stay outdoors. The same pattern works in 住在北京 and 坐在这儿.
Phrase Breakdown
呆
dāi
[dāi]
stay
To remain in a particular place.
你可以呆在这里。
You can stay here.
在
zài
[zài]
at
Used to indicate location or position.
她在家里。
She is at home.
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