to keep; hold; retain; maintain (v.)
HSK 5
Traditional
保持 (unaltered)
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Examples
保持良好的工作态度非常重要。 bǎochí liánghǎo de gōngzuò tàidù fēicháng zhòngyào. - Maintaining a good work attitude is very important.
他努力保持身体健康。 tā nǔlì bǎochí shēntǐ jiànkāng. - He strives to maintain good health.
这种植物能保持常青。 zhè zhǒng zhíwù néng bǎochí chángqīng. - This plant can remain evergreen.
请保持安静，不要打扰其他人。 qǐng bǎochí ānjìng, bùyào dǎrǎo qítā rén. - Please keep quiet and do not disturb others.
他坚持每天锻炼来保持健康。 tā jiānchí měitiān duànliàn lái bǎochí jiànkāng. - He insists on exercising every day to stay healthy.
Characters
保 bǎo - to maintain, to keep, to protect, to guarantee |
持 chí - to grasp or hold (in one's hand); to maintain |