Definition
维修 means 'to maintain or service equipment' — it focuses on keeping something in good working order, often through regular care. It differs from 修理 (to repair/fix something broken) and 维护 (to safeguard or maintain relationships/rights). 维修 is the routine, preventive side of maintenance; 修理 is fixing after a failure.
verb
to maintainto service (equipment)
Examples
- 维修。Zhè liàng chē xūyào wéi xiū le.This car needs maintenance.
- 维修。Tā shì yì míng diànnǎo wéi xiū gōngchéngshī.He is a computer maintenance engineer.
- 维修。Dìngqī wéi xiū kěyǐ bìmiǎn gùzhàng.Regular maintenance can prevent breakdowns.
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