Literature Reference: 小树不禁攀折苦,乞君留取两三条。—— 《杨柳枝词八首 七》 The young tree cannot endure the pain of breaking; I beg you to leave a few branches. Source from 'Willow Branch Songs, No. 7'.
留: Stay. Accept. Preserve.
取: To seek, to adopt, to attain.
Meaning: To cherish and preserve, symbolizing care and protection.