English–Chinese
“keep” in Chinese
How to say “keep” in Chinese
“Keep” in Chinese is 保管 (bǎo guǎn).
Take responsibility for an item from receiving it to keeping it safe and retrievable.
Example sentences with 保管
请把这些档案移交保管到档案室。qǐng bǎ zhè xiē dàng àn yí jiāo báo guǎn dào dàng àn shì
Please hand over these files to the archives room for safekeeping.
Tips for using 保管
- For everyday requests, this word fits situations where one person entrusts an item to another, such as asking a friend to hold keys during a trip.
Other Chinese words for “keep”
我可以帮你把包裹保管好。wǒ ké yǐ bāng nǐ bǎ bāo guǒ báo guǎn hǎo
I can help you keep the package safe.
他总是守信用。tā zǒng shì shǒu xìn yòng
He always keeps his word.
请你保守我的秘密。qǐng nǐ báo shǒu wǒ de mì mì
Please keep my secret.
饲养狗需要耐心。sì yǎng gǒu xū yào nài xīn
Keeping a dog requires patience.