Definition
秉持 means 'to uphold' a principle, attitude, or position — it's about actively holding onto an abstract belief or policy. It differs from 坚守 (jiān shǒu), which emphasizes firmness and perseverance in the face of difficulty; and from 维护 (wéi hù), which is about defending or maintaining something from external threats.
verb
to uphold (a principle, attitude, position)
Examples
- 秉持。Wǒmen yīnggāi bǐng chí jījí lèguān de tàidù.We should uphold a positive and optimistic attitude.
- 秉持。Gōngsī bǐng chí yònghù zhìshàng de lǐniàn.The company upholds the philosophy of customer first.
- ，秉持。Zuòwéi jìzhě, tā shǐzhōng bǐng chí kèguān gōngzhèng de yuánzé.As a journalist, she always upholds the principle of objectivity and fairness.
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