Definition
保养 (bǎo yǎng) means to care for something regularly so it stays in good condition — it covers vehicle servicing, skincare, and health upkeep. Unlike 维修 (wéi xiū), which focuses on repairing broken equipment, 保养 is preventive maintenance. For health, 保养 is practical day-to-day care (e.g., moisturizing, exercise), while 养生 (yǎng shēng) refers to the broader Chinese philosophy of nourishing life.
verb
动词 maintenance
Examples
- 保养。Wǒ dìngqī gěi qìchē zuò bǎo yǎng.I have my car regularly serviced.
- 保养。Tā měitiān yòng hùfūpǐn bǎo yǎng pífū.She uses skincare products to care for her skin every day.
- 保养。Lǎonián rén yīnggāi duō zhùyì bǎo yǎng shēntǐ.Elderly people should pay more attention to maintaining their health.
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