保重

• 拼音: bǎo zhòng
• 汉字拆解: 保 = 亻 (person) + 呆 (phonetic); 重 = heavy/important

含义

Take care; look after yourself.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: farewell, concern, parting

语气: caring

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

• 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)

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal