持
持 chí
持 is a 9-stroke character at HSK level 3. It belongs to the Health & Medical pack, and it appears in 3 word combinations taught in the app.
Meaning
to hold; to maintain
Words built from 持
- 坚持jiān chíto persist
- 保持bǎo chíto keep
- 支持zhī chíto support
Example sentences
坚持锻炼很重要。
jiān chí duàn liàn hěn zhòng yào
Keeping up exercise is important.
保持心情愉快。
bǎo chí xīn qíng yú kuài
Keep a happy mood.
家人很支持他治疗。
jiā rén hěn zhī chí tā zhì liáo
His family supports his treatment.
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