持

• Pinyin: chí
• Desglose de hanzi: 持 = 扌(hand) + 寺 (temple, phonetic) = to hold/maintain

Significado

Sostener; portar; mantener; persistir.

A versatile verb used in many compounds: 坚持 (persist), 保持 (maintain), 持续 (continue), 支持 (support). As a standalone verb, often means physically holding something or maintaining a state.

Ejemplos

1. 他手持话筒，开始了演讲。
2. 请持有效证件入场。
3. 她对这件事持保留意见。

Guía de uso

Contexto: holding, maintaining, opinions

Tono: formal

Correcto

• 持不同意见也是可以的。(It's okay to hold different opinions.)
• 请持票入场。(Please enter with your ticket.)

Incorrecto

• 我持苹果 (For casual 'holding,' use 拿 or 拿着; 持 is more formal)

Origen e historia

The character shows 手 (hand) + 寺 (temple, phonetic), suggesting holding something in hand.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal