保护 (bǎo hù) — to protect
Definition
保护 means 'to protect' someone or something valuable from harm. It is broader than 防, which focuses on guarding against a specific threat.
verb
to protect
Measure word · 种
Examples
- 保护。Měi gè rén dōu yīng gāi bǎo hù huán jìng.Everyone should protect the environment.
- 保护。Mā ma bǎo hù hái zi bú shòu shāng hài.Mother protects children from harm.
- 保护。Fǎ lǜ bǎo hù dà jiā de ān quán.The law protects everyone's safety.
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