Meaning
保密 means to keep something secret or maintain confidentiality. It's commonly used in formal, professional, and security contexts when information needs to be protected from unauthorized disclosure. The word combines 保 (to protect/maintain) and 密 (secret/confidential).
Usage
保密 is frequently used in business, government, military, and legal settings. It appears in formal agreements, workplace policies, and official communications. Common patterns include 保密工作 (confidentiality work), 严格保密 (strictly confidential), and 保密协议 (confidentiality agreement/NDA).
Examples
- 01这份文件属于公司机密，请大家严格保密。, .This document is company confidential information, please everyone strictly maintain confidentiality.
- 02签合同之前，双方需要签署保密协议。, .Before signing the contract, both parties need to sign a confidentiality agreement.
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Common collocations
- 保密协议confidentiality agreement, NDA
- 严格保密strictly confidential
- 保密工作confidentiality work, security work
- 保密制度confidentiality system
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 保 (protect) with 密 (secret), creating a straightforward meaning of 'protecting secrets' or 'keeping things confidential.' This is a modern compound widely used in contemporary Chinese.