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The word "保重" is formed by combining the character "保", meaning to protect or maintain, with "重", meaning weighty or important, together conveying the imperative to protect one's valuable health, hence meaning to take care of oneself.

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你要多保重身体。

Nǐ yào duō bǎozhòng shēntǐ.

You must take good care of your health.

天气变冷了，请多保重。

Tiānqì biàn lěng le, qǐng duō bǎozhòng.

The weather is getting cold, please take care of yourself.

他临走时对我说了声“保重”。

Tā lín zǒu shí duì wǒ shuō le shēng “bǎozhòng”.

He said "take care" to me as he was leaving.

疫情期间，大家都要保重自己。

Yìqíng qījiān, dàjiā dōu yào bǎozhòng zìjǐ.

During the pandemic, everyone must look after themselves.

在异国他乡奋斗，请你务必保重。

Zài yìguó tāxiāng fèndòu, qǐng nǐ wùbì bǎozhòng.

While striving for success in a foreign land, please be sure to take good care of yourself.

Word Definition - 保重

bǎo zhòng to take care of oneself

Individual Character Details

保 bǎo, bǎo
重 chóng, zhòng