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保持
bǎochí
Description
"保持"的意思是让一种状态不变，一直不改变。
"保持" means to keep a state unchanged, without altering it.
我们常说保持安静、保持健康或者保持联系。
We often say 保持安静 (keep quiet), 保持健康 (stay healthy), or 保持联系 (keep in touch).
Meanings
保持bǎochí
to keep, maintain, preserve a state
请大家保持安静。
Please everyone keep quiet.
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Notes
- Etymology
保 (protect) + 持 (hold), together meaning to hold and keep a state.
- Nuance
保持 keeps a state unchanged; 维持 stresses sustaining with effort against difficulty.
In videos
“好像是耶，我觉得还是要保持一个流动性。”
“我正在努力保持对核心使命的掌控”
“我们还需要保持这样的学习能力”
“许多学校都能够保持一定的水平”
“祝你随时保持满血状态”
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