Definition
护航 is a separable verb (离合词) that literally means 'to escort a vessel or aircraft' — used in navy, aviation, and convoy contexts. Figuratively, it refers to helping someone cheat during an exam, usually by acting as a lookout or providing answers. When inserting time or measure words, the verb 护 separates from 航: 护过两次航, 护了一次航.
v.o.
to escort (a vessel or aircraft)to convoy(figurative) to provide illicit help (e.g., during an exam)
Examples
- 护航。Zhè sōu jūnjiàn zhèngzài wèi shāngchuán hù háng.This warship is escorting the merchant ship.
- 。Tā wèi nà sōu chuán hù guò yí cì háng.He escorted that ship once.
- 护航。Tā yīnwèi kǎoshì shí gěi tóngxué hù háng bèi fāxiàn le.He was caught because he helped a classmate cheat during the exam.
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