秉持 bǐngchí to uphold
to uphold; to hold fast to
How to remember 秉持: 秉 to grasp + 持 maintain = to uphold.
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How it is used
- To hold firmly to / adhere to (a value or attitude) - 秉持公正的原则 (bǐngchí gōngzhèng de yuánzé) to uphold the principle of fairness.
- Formal; object is abstract principles or attitudes. Compared with 秉承 (carry on a tradition/intent), 秉持 stresses steadfastly keeping to a conviction.