Korean word

보호

Pronunciation

Romanizationpoho

Meaning

  • nounprotection

Example

아이는 보호를 받아야 한다.a i neun po ho reul pa da ya han da

The child should receive protection.

Illustration for 보호 (protection)

More examples

개인정보 보호는 중요해요.kae in jeong bo po ho neun chung yo hae yo

Personal information protection is important.

Core concept

A person or thing kept safely away from danger or loss.

Common phrases

  • 개인정보 보호kae in jeong bo po ho

    personal information protection

  • 아동 보호a dong po ho

    child protection

  • 환경 보호hwan gyeong po ho

    environmental protection

Similar words

보호자pohoja: A responsible person who protects someone in their care and handles important contact or decisions.
안전anjeon: A state in which people or things are safe from accidents and danger.
돌봄tolbom: Steady help and attention that support someone's daily life and well-being.

Definition in Korean

위험이나 손해로부터 지키는 것 또는 그런 상태wi heo mi na son hae ro bu teo chi ki neun keot tto neun keu reon sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning preserve and guard, forming the idea of keeping something safe.

Usage tips

  • This noun appears in formal language about children, animals, personal information, and the environment, making it useful for understanding official Korean.

Other meanings

  • preservationnoun

Opposites

  • 무방비mubangbidefenselessnessnoun
  • 노출nochulexposurenoun

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