保重

• 병음: bǎo zhòng
• 한자 분석: 保 = 亻 (person) + 呆 (phonetic); 重 = heavy/important

뜻

몸조심하다; 건강을 잘 챙기다

A warm expression used when parting, especially when the other person is going on a journey, facing challenges, or when there's uncertainty about the next meeting. Conveys genuine concern for someone's health and wellbeing.

예문

1. 一路顺风，多保重，到了给我发个消息。
2. 工作再忙也要照顾好自己，保重身体。
3. 老师退休了，学生们都说保重，期待再见面。

사용 가이드

맥락: farewell, concern, parting

어조: caring

올바른 표현

• 你也保重，常联系。(You take care too, keep in touch.)
• 天冷了，保重身体。(It's getting cold, take care of yourself.)

피해야 할 표현

• 每次见面都说'保重' (Don't say 保重 at every casual meeting — it's for more significant partings or when there's genuine concern)

기원과 역사

保 (to protect/maintain) + 重 (important/serious). To take care of what's important — oneself.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal