守护 shǒuhù to guard
to guard; to protect
How to remember 守护: 守 to defend + 护 to defend = to guard.
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How it is used
- 'To guard and protect' - 守护家园 (shǒuhù jiāyuán) to protect one's homeland; 守护健康 to safeguard health.
- Suggests devoted, watchful protection, often emotional or noble in tone.
- 守护天使 (shǒuhù tiānshǐ) guardian angel; warmer than 保护 (bǎohù, to protect).