保有 (bǎo yǒu) — to possess, to retain, to keep (rights, assets, qualities)
Definition
保有 (bǎoyǒu) means 'to retain / keep' — emphasizes continuing to hold something already possessed, not acquiring it. More formal and written than the plain 有, and pairs with abstract or valued objects like rights, assets, or qualities.
verb
to possessto retainto keep (rights, assets, qualities)
Examples
- 保有。Tā yī rán bǎo yǒu duì gōng sī de kòng zhì quán.He still retains control of the company.
- 保有。Zhè jiā gōng sī bǎo yǒu yǒu le dà liàng de gù dìng zī chǎn.This company holds a large amount of fixed assets.
- 保有。Tā yì zhí bǎo yǒu yǒu yì kē shàn liáng de xīn.She has always retained a kind heart.
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