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保养
bǎo yǎng
Meaning
- to take good care of (or conserve) one's health
- to maintain
Definition
维护修理，保护调养，使保持良好状态。
Maintenance, upkeep, care, or preservation.
Usage
常用于指对机器、车辆、身体等进行定期维护和保养，以延长使用寿命或保持健康。
Often used for regular maintenance of machines, vehicles, or health care.
Examples
- 1 汽车需要定期保养才能保持良好的性能。 (Cars need regular maintenance to maintain good performance.)
- 2 她每天都会花时间保养皮肤。 (She spends time every day taking care of her skin.)
- 3 这台机器已经用了十年，因为保养得好，还能正常运行。 (This machine has been used for ten years, and because of good maintenance, it still operates normally.)
- 4 他注重身体的保养，经常锻炼和吃健康食品。 (He pays attention to body care, often exercising and eating healthy food.)
- 5 家具的保养包括定期擦拭和避免阳光直射。 (Furniture maintenance includes regular wiping and avoiding direct sunlight.)
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