保守
bǎoshǒu
Description
这个词有两个意思：一个是政治上比较传统、不喜欢改变的态度，另一个是指对机器或系统进行检查和维护。
This word has two meanings: one is a politically traditional attitude that dislikes change, and the other refers to inspecting and maintaining machines or systems.
我爸爸的想法很保守，他觉得老办法最好。
My dad's ideas are very 保守; he thinks the old ways are best.
Meanings
保守bǎoshǒu
conservative; traditional and resistant to change
他很保守，不喜欢新东西。
He is very conservative and doesn't like new things.
保守bǎoshǒu
to maintain; to keep or service (a machine)
工人每个月保守一次机器。
The workers maintain the machines once a month.
保守bǎoshǒu
to keep (a secret)
请你帮我保守这个秘密。
Please help me keep this secret.
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Notes
- Etymology
保 (protect/keep) + 守 (guard/maintain), literally 'to keep and guard'.
- Nuance
as an adjective it often carries a slightly negative tone, implying outdated thinking.
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