珍重 (zhēn zhòng) — to treasure, to cherish (a relationship, friendship, etc.); (polite, when parting) to take good care of oneself

Definition

珍重 is a verb for cherishing relationships (珍) or telling someone to take care when parting (重). For parting, 保重 is the more common everyday phrase; 珍重 sounds more formal and literary.

verb
to treasureto cherish (a relationship, friendship, etc.)(polite, when parting) to take good care of oneself

Examples

  • 珍重
    Wǒ men yīng gāi zhēn zhòng zhè fèn nán dé de yǒu yì.
    We should treasure this hard-won friendship.
  • 珍重
    Lí bié shí, péng you hù dào zhēn zhòng.
    When parting, friends say 'take care' to each other.
  • 珍重
    Qǐng nín duō zhēn zhòng shēn tǐ, lù shang xiǎo xīn.
    Please take good care of your health, and be careful on the road.

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