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The word "保守" is formed by combining the character "保", meaning to protect or maintain, with the character "守", meaning to defend or guard; their semantic alignment creates a compound where both elements contribute to the sense of preserving or adhering to existing conditions, leading to meanings such as conservative or to hold fast.

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她的风格很保守。

Tā de fēnggé hěn bǎoshǒu.

Her style is very conservative.

这家公司采用保守的策略。

Zhè jiā gōngsī cǎiyòng bǎoshǒu de cèlüè.

This company adopts conservative strategies.

在投资方面，他偏向保守。

Zài tóuzī fāngmiàn, tā piānxiàng bǎoshǒu.

In terms of investment, he leans towards conservatism.

保守估计，这个项目需要三个月。

Bǎoshǒu gūjì, zhège xiàngmù xūyào sān gè yuè.

Conservatively estimated, this project will take three months.

尽管市场变化迅速，他们仍坚持保守的经营理念。

Jǐnguǎn shìchǎng biànhuà xùnsù, tāmen réng jiānchí bǎoshǒu de jīngyíng lǐniàn.

Despite rapid market changes, they still adhere to conservative business philosophies.

Word Definition - 保守

bǎo shǒu conservative; to guard; to keep

Individual Character Details

保 bǎo, bǎo
守 shǒu