抱持 bào chí

to maintain (an attitude etc)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to maintain (an attitude etc)
  2. 2. to hold (expectations, hopes etc)
  3. 3. to harbor (doubts etc)
  4. 4. to clinch (boxing)

Characters

Character Meaning
抱 bào HSK 4
to hug; to hold; to carry (in one's arms)
持 chí HSK 4
to hold; to maintain; to persevere