Definition
维护 (wéihù) means 'to safeguard' abstract things like rights, justice, or peace, and also 'to maintain' equipment or relationships. It is broader than 保护 (bǎohù 'to protect'), which focuses on keeping something safe from harm. 保卫 (bǎowèi) is more military/security-oriented, while 捍卫 (hànwèi) is a stronger, more formal word for 'to defend' principles or sovereignty.
verb
to safeguardto defend (rights, interests, justice)to maintain (equipment, relationships, order)
Examples
- 维护。Fǎlǜ shì yòng lái wéi hù shèhuì gōngpíng de.Law is used to safeguard social fairness.
- 维护。Zhè tái jīqì xūyào dìngqī wéi hù.This machine needs regular maintenance.
- 维护。Tāmen gòngtóng wéi hù le duō nián de yǒuyì.They have jointly maintained years of friendship.
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