保持
Definition
(verb) To maintain or support over time; to keep alive or in existence
Examples
“定期锻炼和均衡饮食对保持终生健康至关重要。”
“这家老店一直保持着原来的味道。”
This old shop has kept the same flavor all these years.
“冬天别忘了保持窗户关紧。”
Don't forget to keep the windows shut in winter.
“他在南京工作这么多年，还是保持着一点苏州口音。”
Even after all these years working in Nanjing, he still keeps a bit of his Suzhou accent.
“晚上十一点后，图书馆里最好保持安静。”
After 11 p.m., it's best to keep quiet in the library.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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