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Expressing 'to retain' with 保有 (bǎoyǒu)
Actions & Events
Existence & Possession
Structure
Subject + 保有 + Object
Explanation
保有 (bǎoyǒu) is a verb meaning "to retain," "to keep," or "to preserve." It describes the act of continuing to hold onto something, such as a name, tradition, or quality, and is slightly more formal than 保持 (bǎochí).
Examples
我们应该保有对生活的热情。
Wǒmen yīnggāi bǎoyǒu duì shēnghuó de rèqíng.
We should maintain our passion for life.
这座城市保有了许多古老的传统。
Zhè zuò chéngshì bǎoyǒu le xǔduō gǔlǎo de chuántǒng.
This city has preserved many ancient traditions.
他一直保有着年轻时的那份好奇心。
Tā yìzhí bǎoyǒu zhe niánqīng shí de nà fèn hàoqíxīn.
He has always kept the curiosity he had when he was young.