秉持 (bǐng chí) — to uphold (a principle, attitude, position)
Definition
Formal verb meaning to uphold or hold fast to an abstract principle, attitude, or value. Close to 坚守 in meaning, but 坚守 emphasizes stubborn persistence, while 秉持 highlights commitment to an ideal.
verb
to uphold (a principle, attitude, position)
Examples
- 秉持。Wǒ men yīng gāi bǐng chí jī jí lè guān de tài dù.We should uphold a positive and optimistic attitude.
- 秉持。Gōng sī bǐng chí yòng hù zhì shàng de lǐ niàn.The company upholds the philosophy of customer first.
- ，秉持。Zuò wéi jì zhě, tā shǐ zhōng bǐng chí kè guān gōng zhèng de yuán zé.As a journalist, she always upholds the principle of objectivity and fairness.
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