掩护 yǎnhù to screen
to screen; to shield; to cover; protection; cover
How to remember 掩护: 掩 to cover up + 护 to defend = to screen.
Characters
How it is used
- To cover or shield so someone can act or escape - 掩护战友撤退 (yǎnhù zhànyǒu chètuì) cover a comrade's retreat; 打掩护 (dǎ yǎnhù) run interference.
- Military and protective - a screen of cover. Contrast 掩饰/掩盖, which are about hiding facts or feelings.