keep; maintain; preserve (v.)
HSK 6
Traditional
維持
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Examples
维持和平是他们的首要任务。 Wéichí hépíng shì tāmen de shǒuyào rènwù. - Maintaining peace is their top priority.
他们正在努力维持家庭的和谐。 Tāmen zhèngzài nǔlì wéichí jiātíng de héxié. - They are working hard to maintain family harmony.
这种装置能够维持空气的清洁。 Zhè zhǒng zhuāngzhì nénggòu wéichí kōngqì de qīngjié. - This device can maintain clean air.
维持体重需要健康的饮食习惯。 Wéichí tǐzhòng xūyào jiànkāng de yǐnshí xíguàn. - Maintaining weight requires healthy eating habits.
政府正在采取措施维持经济稳定。 Zhèngfǔ zhèngzài cǎiqǔ cuòshī wéichí jīngjì wěndìng. - The government is taking measures to maintain economic stability.
Characters
持 chí - to grasp or hold (in one's hand); to maintain |
维 wéi - (Math.) dimension |