Chinese word

呵护

Pronunciation

Pinyinhē hù

Meaning

  • verbcare for

Example

母亲一直在呵护孩子的成长。mǔ qīn yì zhí zài hē hù hái zi de chéng zhǎng

Mother has always nurtured her child's growth.

Illustration for 呵护 (care for)

More examples

老师在课堂上耐心地呵护每个不自信的学生。lǎo shī zài kè táng shàng nài xīn dì hē hù měi gè bú zì xìn de xué shēng

The teacher patiently cares for every student who lacks confidence in class.

Core concept

A gentle form of protection that keeps something safe while helping it develop.

Common phrases

  • 呵护孩子hē hù hái zi

    care for children

  • 呵护成长hē hù chéng zhǎng

    nurture growth

  • 呵护生命hē hù shēng mìng

    protect life

Similar words

爱护ài hù: Treat a person or thing with affection and care, keeping it from being damaged or hurt.
保护bǎo hù: Keep a person or thing safe from danger, harm, or loss.
照顾zhào gù: Look after someone or something by meeting its everyday needs.
关心guān xīn: Pay attention to someone's condition and show concern through thoughtful support.

Definition in Chinese

用关怀的方式照看、保护某人或某物，侧重心理或成长方面的维护。yòng guān huái de fāng shì zhào kàn bǎo hù mǒu rén huò mǒu wù cè zhòng xīn lǐ huò chéng zhǎng fāng miàn de wéi hù

Word origin

呵护 (hēhù, "tenderly care for and protect") is formed around 护 (hù, "protect"), and the established compound extends protection to the attentive care that supports a person's or thing's development.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English protect, which often suggests stopping harm, this word commonly highlights the care and emotional attention surrounding someone's well-being or growth.

Other meanings

  • protectverb
  • dote onverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 呵护有加hē hù yǒu jiātake special care ofidiom
  • 呵护者hē hù zhěcaregivernoun

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