维系 (wéi xì) — to hold together; to maintain (relationships, systems, etc.)
Definition
维系 (wéi xì) means to actively keep a relationship, system, or group from breaking apart — through ongoing effort rather than one-time setup. Pairs naturally with 关系, 和谐, 团结.
verb
to hold togetherto maintain (relationships, systems, etc.)
Examples
- 维系。Zhè ge zǔ zhī yì zhí nǔ lì wéi xì chéng yuán zhī jiān de guān xì.This organization has been working hard to maintain relationships among its members.
- 维系。Liáng hǎo de gōu tōng néng wéi xì jiā tíng de hé xié.Good communication can maintain family harmony.
- 维系。Tā men yòng gòng tóng de xìn yǎng wéi xì zhe zhè ge tuán tǐ.They use shared beliefs to hold this group together.
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