维护

wéi hù

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to defend
2. to safeguard
3. to protect
4. to maintain

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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损害

sǔn hài

harm

Direct opposite in terms of safeguarding

Related words

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维持

wéi chí

to keep

For maintaining a state or condition

维修

wéi xiū

maintenance (of equipment)

Technical maintenance of equipment

Synonyms

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保护

bǎo hù

to protect

When emphasizing protection from harm

Usage notes

Collocations

维护 is often used with abstract nouns like 权益 (rights) or 尊严 (dignity), whereas 维修 is for physical repairs.

Common mistakes

Do not use 维护 for simple physical protection; use 保护 for people or physical objects.

Example Sentences

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维护社会秩序是警察的责任。

Maintaining social order is the responsibility of the police.

我们应该维护公司的利益。

We should protect the company's interests.

公安部门负责维护公共安全。

The public security department is responsible for maintaining public safety.

每个人都应该维护自己的尊严。

Everyone should safeguard their own dignity.

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Words Containing 维护

经营管理和维护

jīng yíng guǎn lǐ hé wéi hù

Operations Administration and Maintenance

Child Words of 维护

护

hù