Definition
保密 (bǎo mì) is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to keep confidential'. It can be separated (e.g., 保什么密 'keep what secret?'), but in most contexts it is used as a single verb. It is the standard word for maintaining secrecy in both formal and everyday settings.
verb
to keep confidentialto maintain secrecy
Examples
- 保密，。Zhè jiàn shì xūyào bǎo mì, bù néng gàosu biérén.This matter needs to be kept confidential — don't tell anyone else.
- 保密。Gōngsī guīdìng suǒyǒu yuángōng bìxū bǎo mì kèhù xìnxī.The company requires all employees to keep client information confidential.
- 保密。Wǒmen zhījiān de tánhuà qǐng nǐ bǎo mì.Please keep our conversation confidential.
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