保
持

About

The word 保持 is formed by combining the character 保, meaning to protect or preserve, with 持, meaning to hold or sustain. This direct combination merges the concept of preservation from 保 with the concept of continuous grasp from 持, resulting in a compound meaning "to maintain" or "to keep".

Example Sentences Hide

请保持房间整洁。

Qǐng bǎochí fángjiān zhěngjié.

Please keep the room tidy.

我们要保持健康的生活习惯。

Wǒmen yào bǎochí jiànkāng de shēnghuó xíguàn.

We need to maintain healthy living habits.

在比赛中，他始终保持冷静。

Zài bǐsài zhōng, tā shǐzhōng bǎochí lěngjìng.

During the competition, he always remained calm.

为了保持环境的可持续发展，我们必须减少污染。

Wèile bǎochí huánjìng de kě chíxù fāzhǎn, wǒmen bìxū jiǎnshǎo wūrǎn.

In order to maintain sustainable development of the environment, we must reduce pollution.

尽管面临诸多挑战，公司仍努力保持其市场领先地位。

Jǐnguǎn miànlín zhūduō tiǎozhàn, gōngsī réng nǔlì bǎochí qí shìchǎng lǐngxiān dìwèi.

Despite facing many challenges, the company still strives to maintain its market leading position.

Word Definition - 保持

bǎo chí to keep; to maintain; to hold; to preserve

Individual Character Details

保 bǎo, bǎo
持 chí