HSK · Level 98
45 words
Chinese word
保障
Pronunciation
Pinyinbǎo zhàng
Meaning
- verbensure
Example
保障人民的安全是政府的责任。bǎo zhàng rén mín de ān quán shì zhèng fǔ de zé rèn
Ensuring people's safety is the government's responsibility.
More examples
保障公民的基本权利需要完善的法律体系。bǎo zhàng gōng mín de jī běn quán lì xū yào wán shàn de fǎ lǜ tǐ xì
Protecting citizens' basic rights requires a sound legal system.
Core concept
Put reliable protection in place around something valuable so it remains safe and secure despite danger or loss.
Common phrases
保障权益bǎo zhàng quán yì
protect rights
保障安全bǎo zhàng ān quán
ensure safety
保障就业bǎo zhàng jiù yè
guarantee employment
Similar words
确保què bǎo: Ensure that a planned result happens by putting the necessary conditions and methods in place.
保证bǎo zhèng: Give a promise that something is true or will happen, taking responsibility for it.
保护bǎo hù: Shield people or things from external danger, harm, or damage.
维护wéi hù: Keep rights, order, or other important conditions from being harmed or weakened over time.
Definition in Chinese
用法律、协议或实际行动为对象提供防护或保证，使其免受风险、损害或不公平对待。yòng fǎ lǜ xié yì huò shí jì xíng dòng wèi duì xiàng tí gōng fáng hù huò bǎo zhèng shǐ qí miǎn shòu fēng xiǎn sǔn hài huò bù gōng píng duì dài
Word origin
保障 (bǎozhàng, "to safeguard") is formed from 保 (bǎo, "protect") + 障 (zhàng, "barrier"), presenting safety as a barrier that blocks harm.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, the subject is often a policy, service, or institution rather than a person, so the word frequently describes public arrangements that support safety or rights.