维持
Definition
(verb) To keep something at a certain level
Examples
“他定期保养他的汽车。”
“他每天跑五公里，维持体能。”
He runs five kilometers every day to stay in shape.
“这家小店靠老顾客维持了二十年。”
This little shop has survived for twenty years thanks to its regulars.
“房间里的温度得维持在二十二度。”
The room temperature has to be kept at twenty-two degrees.
“我妈说，周末也得维持一点规律，别天天熬夜。”
My mom says I need to keep some routine on weekends too, and not stay up late every night.
Related words
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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