Chinese word

守护

Pronunciation

Pinyinshǒu hù

Meaning

  • verbprotect

Example

我会一直守护你。wǒ huì yì zhí shǒu hù nǐ

I will always protect you.

Illustration for 守护 (protect)

More examples

军人誓言要守护家园。jūn rén shì yán yào shǒu hù jiā yuán

Soldiers swear to protect their homeland.

Core concept

Protection becomes a long-term duty as someone remains at another person's side and keeps harm away.

Common phrases

  • 守护家园shǒu hù jiā yuán

    protect the homeland

  • 守护生命shǒu hù shēng mìng

    protect lives

  • 守护安全shǒu hù ān quán

    ensure safety

Similar words

保护bǎo hù: Protects people or property from harm, damage, or loss.
照顾zhào gù: Cares for someone day by day and helps maintain their well-being.
保卫bǎo wèi: Protects a place or group when outside forces attack.

Definition in Chinese

承担保护责任，长时间守在一方以防危险或伤害，常带有照顾或陪伴的含义。chéng dān bǎo hù zé rèn cháng shí jiān shǒu zài yì fāng yǐ fáng wēi xiǎn huò shāng hài cháng dài yǒu zhào gù huò péi bàn de hán yì

Word origin

守护 (shǒuhù, "protect and watch over") pairs 守 (shǒu, "keep watch") with 护 (hù, "protect"), linking staying in place with responsibility for another's safety.

Usage tips

  • The word fits vows, supportive messages, and stories about guardians, where it marks a continuing bond rather than a single protective act.

Other meanings

  • watch oververb

Opposites

Related words

  • 守护者shǒu hù zhěguardiannoun
  • 守护神shǒu hù shénguardian deitynoun

Word lists with this word