留步

liúbù

phrase #24,976

Meanings

1 please don't see me out
2 no need to walk me to the door
3 (polite) stay, don't bother escorting me

Characters

to stay, to remain, to keep

step, pace, footstep

Examples

客人起身告辞，主人说：'请留步，不必送了。'

Kèrén qǐshēn gàocí, zhǔrén shuō: 'Qǐng liúbù, bùbì sòng le.'

As the guest rose to leave, the host said: 'Please don't see me out, no need to escort me.'

"留步！" 老先生挥手说，不让主人送出门。

'Liúbù!' Lǎo xiānshēng huī shǒu shuō, bù ràng zhǔrén sòng chū mén.

'No need to see me out!' the old gentleman waved, stopping the host from walking him to the door.

Tips

culture

留步 is a traditional Chinese courtesy phrase said by a departing guest to the host, meaning 'please stay where you are and don't bother seeing me off'. It reflects the custom of hosts escorting guests to the door or gate.

Stroke Order

留 liú

步 bù