保重

bǎozhòng

verb HSK 7-9 #2,912

Meanings

1 to take care of oneself
2 take care (farewell expression)

Characters

to protect; to keep

important; weighty

Literally 'keep what's important' — protect your own well-being.

Examples

一路保重！

Yílù bǎozhòng!

Take care on your journey!

你要多保重身体。

Nǐ yào duō bǎozhòng shēntǐ.

You should take better care of your health.

Tips

usage

保重 is weightier than a casual 'bye' — it implies genuine concern, often used when someone is ill, going on a long trip, or when you won't see each other for a while. Using it for a quick 'see you tomorrow' would sound oddly dramatic.

Stroke Order

保 bǎo

重 zhòng