保持 meaning and pronunciation

保持
Simplified/traditional word

保持 English definition

bǎo chí
  • to keep
  • to maintain
  • to hold
  • to preserve

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  • 保 (bǎo): to defend; to protect; to keep; to guarantee; to ensure;
  • 持 (chí): to hold; to grasp; to support; to maintain; to persevere; to manage; to run (i.e. administer); to control;