Definitions

bǎo dense foliage; to cover

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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The character "葆" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the grass radical (艹) positioned above the phonetic element "保", which itself conveys notions of protection and preservation. Its earliest meanings centered on dense or luxuriant grass, directly linked to its botanical component. Over time, the semantic range of "葆" expanded beyond mere vegetation to encompass the action of preserving or maintaining something, a conceptual shift influenced by the associative meaning of its phonetic part. The character also developed a related sense referring to a bud or sprout, thereby retaining a connection to growth while incorporating the idea of nurtured potential.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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青春是很多人的梦想。

Yǒng bǎo qīngchūn shì hěnduō rén de mèngxiǎng.

Maintaining eternal youth is the dream of many people.

我们要永革命精神。

Wǒmen yào yǒng bǎo gémìng jīngshén.

We must forever preserve our revolutionary spirit.

他始终有一颗好奇心。

Tā shǐzhōng bǎo yǒu yī kē hàoqíxīn.

He has always maintained a sense of curiosity.

这座城市有浓厚的历史文化气息。

Zhè zuò chéngshì bǎo yǒu nónghòu de lìshǐ wénhuà qìxī.

This city retains a strong atmosphere of historical culture.

老艺术家依然有旺盛的创作力。

Lǎo yìshùjiā yīrán bǎo yǒu wàngshèng de chuàngzuò lì.

The elderly artist still maintains a vigorous creative power.

这种传统在民间被完整地存下来。

Zhè zhǒng chuántǒng zài mínjiān bèi wánzhěng de bǎo cún xiàlái.

This tradition has been completely preserved among the people.

他成功的关键在于能不断有进取之心。

Tā chénggōng de guānjiàn zàiyú néng bùduàn bǎo yǒu jìnqǔ zhī xīn.

The key to his success lies in his ability to continually maintain an enterprising spirit.

通过创新来有企业的核心竞争力至关重要。

Tōngguò chuàngxīn lái bǎo yǒu qǐyè de héxīn jìngzhēnglì zhìguān zhòngyào.

It is crucial to preserve a company's core competitiveness through innovation.