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The word 保留 is formed by combining two independent characters, each contributing its core meaning to create a new, unified concept. The first character, 保, carries the idea of protecting, guarding, or maintaining something in its current state. The second, 留, means to stay, remain, or keep something from leaving. When fused, the action of 保 (maintaining) is applied to the state of 留 (staying), resulting in the compound meaning of actively causing something to remain unchanged, hence "to retain", "to reserve", or "to preserve". It is a direct conceptual fusion where one action safeguards the outcome of the other.
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我会保留这张票。
我保留自己的意见。
如果你保留收据，就能退货。
这座城市保留了许多古老的传统。
双方同意在最终协议中保留修改此项条款的权利。