Pronunciation of '保重'
The word '保重' is a Chinese term often used to express care and concern, meaning 'take care' or 'look after yourself.' It is pronounced differently in Mandarin and Cantonese. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in various languages.
Word Origin
Chinese (中文)
Pronunciation Details
中文（简体）
表示关心或祝愿对方保重身体，常用于告别时。
“保”发音为“bǎo”，第三声（低升调）；“重”发音为“zhòng”，第四声（降调）。
中文（粤语）
表示关心或祝愿对方保重身体，常用于告别时。
“保”发音为“bou2”，第二声（上升调）；“重”发音为“zung6”，第六声（低平调）。
English (US)
A Chinese phrase meaning 'take care' or 'look after yourself,' often used as a farewell expression.
Pronounced as ‘bǎo zhòng,’ with ‘bǎo’ as in ‘bow’ (third tone, low rising) and ‘zhòng’ as in ‘jong’ (fourth tone, falling).