Definition
保持 (bǎo chí) means to keep or maintain a state or condition (e.g., health, cleanliness, cooperation). It is more general than 维持 (wéi chí), which implies sustaining something that might otherwise decline, and 保存 (bǎo cún), which focuses on preserving from damage or loss.
verb
to keepto maintainto preserve
Examples
- 保持。Yùndòng néng bǎo chí shēntǐ jiànkāng.Exercise can keep the body healthy.
- 保持。Qǐng bǎo chí fángjiān gānjìng zhěngjié.Please keep the room clean and tidy.
- 保持。Wǒmen yìzhí bǎo chí mìqiè hézuò.We have always maintained close cooperation.
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