看管 kānguǎn to look after
How to remember 看管: 看 look at + 管 tube = to look after.
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How it is used
- To watch over / mind things or premises - 请帮我看管一下行李 (qǐng bāng wǒ kānguǎn yíxià xíngli) please keep an eye on my luggage for me.
- Read kān (first tone). Contrast 看护 (nurse a person): 看管 is about guarding objects, property, or prisoners, not tender care.