持有
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Meaning: hold
How to Understand
持有
持有 means 'to hold' or 'ownership' in English. It refers to possessing something, either physically or abstractly, such as assets, ideas, or positions.
The character 持 (chí) originally meant 'to hold' or 'to maintain,' while 有 (yǒu) means 'to have' or 'there is.' Together, they convey the idea of possession or maintaining a state of having something.
持有 is commonly used in financial contexts, such as holding stocks or property. It also appears in political or ideological discussions, like 'holding a certain viewpoint.' In daily life, it can refer to holding a position or responsibility.
Example Sentences
他持有这家公司5%的股份。
He holds 5% of the shares in this company.
她坚持自己的观点，不轻易改变立场。
She holds her own views and doesn't easily change her stance.