保持 (bǎo chí) — to keep, to maintain, to preserve
Definition
保持 means 'to keep/maintain' a state or condition that's already in place (保持安静 'keep quiet'). 维持 is similar but emphasizes sustaining against difficulty; 保存 focuses on saving/preserving something intact.
verb
to keepto maintainto preserve
Examples
- 保持。Yùn dòng néng bǎo chí shēn tǐ jiàn kāng.Exercise can keep the body healthy.
- 保持。Qǐng bǎo chí fáng jiān gān jìng zhěng jié.Please keep the room clean and tidy.
- 保持。Wǒ men yì zhí bǎo chí mì qiè hé zuò.We have always maintained close cooperation.
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