Chinese word

多保重

Pronunciation

Pinyinduō bǎo zhòng

Meaning

  • verbtake care

Example

天冷了，多保重。tiān lěng le duō bǎo zhòng

It's getting cold, so take care.

Illustration for 多保重 (take care)

More examples

出院时，医生对我说：多保重。chū yuàn shí yī shēng duì wǒ shuō duō bǎo zhòng

When I left the hospital, the doctor said to me, "Take care."

Core concept

A farewell that emphasizes staying well when people are about to be apart.

Common phrases

  • 请多保重qǐng duō bǎo zhòng

    Please take care

  • 大家多保重dà jiā duō bǎo zhòng

    everyone take care

Similar words

保重bǎo zhòng: A short farewell wish for someone to stay healthy.
注意身体zhù yì shēn tǐ: A direct everyday reminder to take care of one's health.
照顾好自己zhào gù hǎo zì jǐ: A casual request for someone to take good care of themselves.
好好休息háo hǎo xiū xī: A casual request for someone to rest well and regain their strength.

Definition in Chinese

用于离别或书信中的祝福或劝告，意思是希望对方更加保重身体、别太操劳。yòng yú lí bié huò shū xìn zhōng de zhù fú huò quàn gào yì si shì xī wàng duì fāng gèng jiā bǎo zhòng shēn tǐ bié tài cāo láo

Word origin

The phrase 多保重 (duōbǎozhòng, "take care") uses 多 (duō, "more") to strengthen 保重 (bǎozhòng, "take care of oneself"), turning a health wish into a parting expression.

Usage tips

  • The expression can close a conversation or a written message, while its careful tone makes it less suitable for a very quick, playful goodbye.

Other meanings

  • look after your healthverb

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