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保留
bǎoliú
Description
“保留”的意思是把东西或想法留下来，不去掉，也可能是暂时不说出来。
我们常常说“保留意见”，就是先不告诉别人自己的想法。
Meanings
保留bǎoliú
to keep; to retain; to preserve
这个老房子保留了以前的样子。
保留bǎoliú
to hold back; to reserve (an opinion, right)
我对这件事保留自己的意见。
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Notes
- Etymology
保 (to protect/keep) + 留 (to remain/stay), together meaning to keep something in place.
- Nuance
保留 often implies keeping something as-is; 保存 stresses storing to prevent loss.
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