保护
bǎohù · to protect; to defend; to safeguard; protection; CL:種|种[zhong3]
Character breakdown
Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.
How to learn 保护
Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.
When the word appears in a sentence, check whether its part of speech and meaning match the definition shown here. Chinese words can change nuance with context.
Words with the same characters
Compare how a familiar Hanzi changes meaning inside another word.
passport; CL:本[ben3],個|个[ge4]
保证bǎozhèngguarantee; to guarantee; to ensure; to safeguard; to pledge; CL:個|个[ge4]
护士hùshinurse
环保huánbǎoenvironmental protection; environmentally friendly; abbr. for 環境保護|环境保护[huan2 jing4 bao3 hu4]
爱护àihùto cherish; to treasure; to take care of; to love and protect
保安bǎo’ānto ensure public security; to ensure safety (for workers engaged in production); public security; security guard