保留 bǎoliú HSK3 to retain Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents bǎoliú to retain · to reserve · to set aside 保 bǎo verb to maintain to maintain; to keep or preserve in an original state留 liú verb to keep To keep, save, or reserve something for a specific person or purpose.bǎoliú to detain 保 bǎo verb to protect to protect; to defend; to guard and keep safe from harm留 liú verb to stay To remain in a place; to stay behind and not leave.