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保留

bǎo liú

HSK 5

Meaning

  • to keep
  • to retain
  • to have reservations (about sth)
  • to hold back (from saying sth)
  • to put aside for later

Definition

保存或留下；也指持有不同意见或暂不处理。

to keep, retain; also to hold back or reserve (an opinion, etc.)

Usage

常用于表示保持原状、不改变，或暂时不作出决定、不表达意见。

Often used to indicate maintaining the current state, not changing, or temporarily not making a decision or expressing an opinion.

Examples

  • 1 请保留这份文件，以备将来参考。 (Please keep this document for future reference.)
  • 2 他对这个计划持保留态度。 (He has reservations about this plan.)
  • 3 公司决定保留部分利润用于再投资。 (The company decided to retain part of the profits for reinvestment.)
  • 4 在讨论中，他保留了自己的意见。 (During the discussion, he reserved his opinion.)
  • 5 这种传统习俗在某些地区仍然保留着。 (This traditional custom is still preserved in some areas.)

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