护 hù to defend
to defend; to protect; to guard; to nurse
How to remember 护: 扌 hand + 户 door = to defend. With one hand on the door frame, the tiny grandma blocks the pushy salesman, ready to defend her home.
Component breakdown
护 = 扌 hand + 户 door
- 扌 hand
- 户 door
With one hand on the door frame, the tiny grandma blocks the pushy salesman, ready to defend her home.
How it is used
- To protect / guard / nurse - 保护 (bǎohù) protect, 护理 (hùlǐ) nursing care.
- Distinguish 保护 (shield from harm) from 维护 (wéihù, uphold/maintain rights, order, equipment) and 爱护 (àihù, cherish and take care of).
- Everyday nouns: 护照 (hùzhào) passport, 护士 (hùshi) nurse.
Words with 护
- 护照hùzhàopassportHSK 3
- 保护bǎohùto protectHSK 4
- 护士hùshinurseHSK 4
- 救护车jiùhùchēambulanceHSK 5
- 爱护àihùto cherishHSK 5
- 维护wéihùto defendHSK 6
- 护理hùlǐto nurseHSK 7
- 看护kānhùto nurseHSK 7
- 呵护hēhùto blessHSK 8
- 守护shǒuhùto guardHSK 8
- 拥护yōnghùto endorseHSK 8
- 掩护yǎnhùto screenHSK 8
- 监护jiānhùto act as a guardianHSK 9
- 辩护biànhùto speak in defense ofHSK 9
- 防护fánghùto defendHSK 9
Example sentences
- 她成为一名护士。 Tā chéngwéi yī míng hùshi.She's become a nurse.
- 我们要爱护地球。 Wǒmen yào àihù dìqiú.We should love and protect our planet.
- 我们要保护环境。 Wǒmen yào bǎohù huánjìng.We must protect the environment.
- 我们要爱护生命。 Wǒmen yào àihù shēngmìng.We should love and protect all lives.