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保养

bǎo yǎng
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to take good care of (or conserve) one's health
  2. 2. to keep in good repair
  3. 3. to maintain
  4. 4. maintenance

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items
爱护
ài hù

to cherish

强调对人或物的珍视和保护
维修
wéi xiū

maintenance (of equipment)

修理，而非日常维护

Synonyms

1 item
维护
wéi hù

to defend

用于设备或系统的保养

Usage notes

Collocations

通常与“进行”“定期”搭配，如“定期保养汽车”。宾语常为“汽车”“皮肤”等具体事物，较少用于抽象概念。

Common mistakes

易与“保护”混淆：保养侧重维护和保持良好状态，如保养皮肤；保护侧重免受伤害，如保护环境。

Example Sentences

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这辆车需要定期 保养 。
This car needs regular maintenance.

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Child Words of 保养

保
bǎo

Bulgaria

养
yǎng

to raise (animals)