Definition
保守 as an adjective means 'conservative' (resistant to change), distinct from 传统 'traditional' (long-standing customs) and 封建 'feudal/backward'. As a verb it means 'to keep/guard' a secret or tradition, emphasizing non-disclosure or preservation, unlike 保持 'maintain', 保存 'preserve physically', or 守 'guard/abide by'.
adjective
conservative
verb
to keepto guard (a secret, tradition, etc.)
Examples
- 保守。Tā de xiǎngfǎ hěn bǎo shǒu.His ideas are very conservative.
- 保守。Qǐng nǐ bǎo shǒu zhège mìmì.Please keep this secret.
- 保守，。Zhè shì bǎo shǒu gūjì, shíjì shùzì kěnéng gèng gāo.This is a conservative estimate; the actual number may be higher.
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