Chinese word

保持联系

Pronunciation

Pinyinbǎo chí lián xì

Meaning

  • verbkeep in touch

Example

搬家以后别忘了保持联系。bān jiā yǐ hòu bié wàng le bǎo chí lián xì

Don't forget to keep in touch after you move.

Illustration for 保持联系 (keep in touch)

More examples

出差这段时间我们通过邮件保持联系。chū chāi zhè duàn shí jiān wǒ men tōng guò yóu jiàn bǎo chí lián xì

While away on business, we will keep in touch by email.

Core concept

A maintained line of communication keeps people connected across time and distance.

Common phrases

  • 和家人保持联系hé jiā rén bǎo chí lián xì

    keep in touch with family

  • 通过微信保持联系tōng guò wēi xìn bǎo chí lián xì

    keep in touch through WeChat

  • 通过邮件保持联系tōng guò yóu jiàn bǎo chí lián xì

    keep in touch through email

Similar words

联系lián xì: Communicate with someone through conversation or messages.
联络lián luò: Contact someone by phone, text message, or email.
继续联系jì xù lián xì: Continue communicating with someone without stopping.
多联系duō lián xì: Contact someone often through regular conversations or messages.

Definition in Chinese

继续与某人通过电话、短信、社交媒体等方式保持联系，维持交往或信息互通。jì xù yǔ mǒu rén tōng guò diàn huà duǎn xìn shè jiāo méi tǐ děng fāng shì bǎo chí lián xì wéi chí jiāo wǎng huò xìn xī hù tōng

Word origin

保持联系 (bǎochíliánxì, "keep in touch") is a transparent compound in which 保持 (bǎochí, "maintain") keeps 联系 (liánxì, "connection or contact") active over time.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this phrase naturally appears when people separate after a move, trip, graduation, or similar change, especially in a warm farewell.

Other meanings

  • stay connectedverb

Opposites

  • 断绝联系duàn jué lián xìsever contactverb
  • 失去联系shī qù lián xìlose contactverb

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