Chinese Conversation · Level 81
91 words
Chinese word
维护
Pronunciation
Pinyinwéi hù
Meaning
- verbprotect
Example
我们应该一起维护环境。wǒ men yīng gāi yì qǐ wéi hù huán jìng
We should protect the environment together.
More examples
警察应该维护社会秩序。jǐng chá yīng gāi wéi hù shè huì zhì xù
The police should maintain social order.
Core concept
Keep something safe and in its existing condition by taking action against damage or disruption.
Common phrases
维护秩序wéi hù zhì xù
maintain order
维护权利wéi hù quán lì
protect rights
维护环境wéi hù huán jìng
protect the environment
Similar words
维持wéi chí: Keep a state, order, or situation going without letting it change.
保持bǎo chí: Keep a current state, condition, or amount unchanged.
管理guán lǐ: Organize and run people, things, or facilities so that they work in an orderly way.
Definition in Chinese
采取措施保护或保全某事物，使其免于损坏并维持既有状态。cái qǔ cuò shī bǎo hù huò bǎo quán mǒu shì wù shǐ qí miǎn yú sǔn huài bìng wéi chí jì yǒu zhuàng tài
Word origin
维 (wéi, "hold together") + 护 (hù, "protect") combine the ideas of keeping something intact and guarding it.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, this verb commonly takes rights, public order, public facilities, or computer systems as its object, giving it a public or organized setting rather than a family-care setting.