维护 (wéi hù): to maintain, to uphold

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to maintain, to uphold
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

to defend
to safeguard
to protect
to uphold
to maintain

Chinese explanation

使事物保持正常、完整，不让它受到损害或破坏
保护并捍卫某种权利、利益、秩序或名誉，使不受侵犯
对设备、系统、建筑等进行保养和修理，让它能正常使用。

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HSK 7

to protect

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Example sentences

The property management company sends someone every week to inspect the elevators in the neighborhood to ensure they operate normally and to safeguard residents' safety.

Leaders of the two countries meet regularly to exchange views on international issues of common concern, striving to maintain regional peace and stability.

When someone spread rumors about the company online, the public relations team quickly issued a statement to defend the company's reputation.

As a consumer, if you buy counterfeit or shoddy products, you should complain to the relevant authorities to defend your legitimate rights and interests.

They have been married for twenty years, always respecting and supporting each other, jointly maintaining this happy and harmonious family.

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