Meaning

    take good care of one`s health; keep in good repair

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► bǎo yǎng
    Tone numbers: bao3 yang3

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 保養
    Simplified: 保养

    First Character: 保 (bǎo) – to defend; to protect; to insure or guarantee; to maintain; hold or keep; to guard
    Second Character: 養 (yǎng) – give birth; keep (pets); to support; to bring somebody up; to raise (pig, etc.)

Examples of Bǎo Yǎng

    ► Zhè tái chē bǎo yǎng de hěn hǎo.
    這台車保養的很好｡
    这台车保养的很好｡
    This car has been kept in good condition.

    ► Nĭ de pí fū bǎo yǎng de hěn hǎo.
    你的皮膚保養的很好｡
    你的皮肤保养的很好｡
    You take good care of your skin.