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保守
bǎoshǒu
Description
"保守"常常用来说一个人的想法比较传统，不喜欢新的、变化大的东西。
"保守" is often used to describe a person whose ideas are traditional and who dislikes new or major changes.
在政治里，它也可以指想保持旧制度的一方。
In politics, it can also refer to the side that wants to maintain the old system.
Meanings
保守bǎoshǒu
conservative; traditional in ideas or attitude
我爷爷的想法很保守。
My grandfather's ideas are very conservative.
保守bǎoshǒu
to keep (a secret); to guard
请你保守这个秘密。
Please keep this secret.
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Notes
- Etymology
保 (protect) + 守 (guard), literally 'to protect and guard'.
- Nuance
as an adjective often mildly negative, implying resistance to change.
In videos
“因为在中国谈恋爱还是一件很保守的事情，很保守”
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