Definition
保有 is a formal verb meaning 'to possess, retain, or keep' — used for abstract or legal ownership (rights, assets, qualities) rather than physical holding. Unlike 拿 (to hold in hand) or 保持 (to maintain a state), 保有 implies continued possession over time, often in legal or financial contexts.
v.
to possessto retainto keep (rights, assets, qualities)
Examples
- 保有。Tā yīrán bǎo yǒu duì gōngsī de kòngzhìquán.He still retains control of the company.
- 保有。Zhè jiā gōngsī bǎo yǒu yǒu le dàliàng de gùdìng zīchǎn.This company holds a large amount of fixed assets.
- 保有。Tā yìzhí bǎo yǒu yǒu yì kē shànliáng de xīn.She has always retained a kind heart.
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