Meaning

    to keep; to maintain; to hold; to preserve

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► bǎo chí
    Tone numbers: bao3 chi2

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 保持
    Simplified: 保持

    First Character: 保 (bǎo) – to defend; to protect; to insure or guarantee; to maintain; hold or keep; to guard
    Second Character: 持 (chí) – to grasp; to hold; support; manage; direct; maintain

Examples of Bǎo Chí

    ► Bǎochí liánluò.
    保持聯絡｡
    保持联络｡
    Stay in touch.

    ► Kāichē shí yào bǎochí ānquán jùlí.
    開車時要保持安全距離｡
    开车时要保持安全距离｡
    When you are driving you have to keep a safe distance.