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保守

bǎo shǒuHSK 7

保守 (bǎo shǒu) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto keep; to keep confidential

    • EX
      我们一定要保守秘密，千万不能对别人说。

      We must keep this secret and never tell anyone else.

    • EX
      作为一名医生，保守病人的隐私是职业道德。

      As a doctor, protecting patients' privacy is a matter of professional ethics.

2

adjective 形

  1. Englishconservative

    • EX
      他的爷爷思想比较保守，不太接受新鲜事物。

      His grandfather is rather conservative and does not readily accept new things.

    • EX
      这是一个保守的估计，实际人数可能更多。

      This is a conservative estimate; the actual number may be higher.