Meanings of 保密
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秘密 (mìmì) refers to the secret itself, while 保密 (bǎomì) emphasizes the act of keeping that secret.
Be cautious not to confuse 保密 with similar terms like 秘密 (mìmì), which means 'secret' itself. 保密 is more about the action of keeping something secret rather than the secret itself. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as in legal agreements or corporate policies.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 保密 connects with other words related to confidentiality and trust, such as 机密 (jīmì, confidential) and 信任 (xìnrèn, trust). Students should focus on understanding its application in various formal contexts and practice using it in sentences about privacy and security.
Learners often mistakenly use 保密 to describe something that is merely 'hidden' rather than confidential. For example, saying '这件事保密' (This matter is hidden) is incorrect; it should be understood as '这件事需要保密' (This matter needs to be kept confidential).
Pronunciation of 保密
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Component Characters
How to say to keep sth confidential in Chinese
“to keep sth confidential” in Chinese is保密
保密 (bǎomì) refers to the act of keeping information confidential or maintaining secrecy. It is commonly used in contexts such as business, government, or personal matters where sensitive information should not be disclosed. The nuance emphasizes the importance of discretion and the trust required to handle private information carefully.
When to use 保密
Be cautious not to confuse 保密 with similar terms like 秘密 (mìmì), which means 'secret' itself. 保密 is more about the action of keeping something secret rather than the secret itself. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as in legal agreements or corporate policies.
保密 or something close to it
秘密 (mìmì) refers to the secret itself, while 保密 (bǎomì) emphasizes the act of keeping that secret.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 保密 to describe something that is merely 'hidden' rather than confidential. For example, saying '这件事保密' (This matter is hidden) is incorrect; it should be understood as '这件事需要保密' (This matter needs to be kept confidential).
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Grammar Patterns of 保密
保密 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
你的所有答复都将绝对____。
All your replies will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Example Sentences for 保密 (5)
Frequently Asked Questions about 保密
保密 refers to the act of keeping information confidential, while 秘密 refers to the secret itself.
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