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-====== bǎohù: 保护 - To Protect, To Safeguard, Protection ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
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-  * **Summary:** Learn the essential Chinese word **保护 (bǎohù)**, which means "to protect" or "protection." This versatile term is fundamental for discussing everything from personal safety and data security to the crucial modern concepts of environmental protection and preserving cultural heritage. This guide will break down its characters, cultural importance, and practical use with clear examples, helping you master a word you'll encounter daily in China. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** bǎohù (bǎo hù) +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Verb / Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 4 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** To protect, defend, or safeguard something or someone from harm; the act of protection. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **保护 (bǎohù)** is the primary word for "protect" in Chinese. It carries a strong sense of actively guarding against potential danger, damage, or harm. Think of it as putting up a shield or a barrier. While it can be used for simple things like protecting your eyes from the sun, it's also powerful enough to describe a soldier defending a country or a government protecting its citizens. It implies a sense of duty and care. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **保 (bǎo):** This character shows a person (亻) next to a component that originally depicted a baby. The idea is of a person "protecting" or "guaranteeing" the safety of something precious and vulnerable. Its core meaning is to protect, keep, or guarantee. +
-  * **护 (hù):** This character is composed of the "hand" radical (扌) on the left and a character for "household" or "door" (户) on the right. Pictorially, it represents using one's "hand to guard a door," which extends to the meaning of defending or protecting a home, person, or nation. +
-  * When combined, **保护 (bǎohù)** creates a robust and layered term. **保 (bǎo)** emphasizes keeping something safe and intact, while **护 (hù)** emphasizes the active defense against external threats. Together, they form the most common and comprehensive word for "protection." +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-  * In Chinese culture, the concept of **保护 (bǎohù)** is deeply tied to responsibility and duty. It's not just a passive action but a moral obligation. This is rooted in Confucian values that stress social harmony and well-defined roles within the family and society. +
-  * **Family and Social Duty:** The idea of parents **保护** their children, and children in turn **保护** the family's reputation and elders, is fundamental. This extends to a collective sense of responsibility, where protecting one's community or country is seen as a noble duty. +
-  * **Comparison to Western "Protection":** While "protection" in the West often focuses on individual rights, safety, and security (e.g., "the right to be protected," "home security system"), **保护 (bǎohù)** in China often carries a stronger communal weight. For instance, the term `环境保护` (environmental protection) is frequently framed not just as an individual choice but as a collective, national mission to **保护** the motherland for future generations. It's a duty owed to the group, not just a benefit for the self. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-  * **保护 (bǎohù)** is a common and important word used across all levels of society, from daily conversation to formal government policy. +
-  * **Environmental and Heritage:** You will see **保护** everywhere in the context of public campaigns. +
-    * `环境保护` (huánjìng bǎohù) - Environmental Protection +
-    * `保护动物` (bǎohù dòngwù) - Protect Animals +
-    * `保护文化遗产` (bǎohù wénhuà yíchǎn) - Protect Cultural Heritage +
-  * **Personal and Digital Life:** It's essential for talking about safety and security. +
-    * `请保护好您的个人信息。` (Qǐng bǎohù hǎo nín de gèrén xìnxī.) - Please protect your personal information. +
-    * `他想保护家人不受伤害。` (Tā xiǎng bǎohù jiārén bù shòu shānghài.) - He wants to protect his family from harm. +
-  * **Formality:** The term is generally neutral to slightly formal. In very casual conversation among friends, simpler verbs might be used, but **保护** is always understood and appropriate. It functions as both a verb ("to protect") and a noun ("protection"). +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 父母应该**保护**自己的孩子。 +
-    * Pinyin: Fùmǔ yīnggāi **bǎohù** zìjǐ de háizi. +
-    * English: Parents should protect their own children. +
-    * Analysis: A classic and fundamental use of the term, highlighting the duty of protection within the family. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 我们必须**保护**环境，这是我们共同的责任。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen bìxū **bǎohù** huánjìng, zhè shì wǒmen gòngtóng de zérèn. +
-    * English: We must protect the environment; this is our shared responsibility. +
-    * Analysis: This demonstrates the use of **保护** in the critical and common context of environmentalism. `必须 (bìxū)` emphasizes the necessity. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 涂防晒霜是为了**保护**皮肤不被晒伤。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tú fángshàishuāng shì wèile **bǎohù** pífū bù bèi shàishāng. +
-    * English: Applying sunscreen is for protecting the skin from being sunburned. +
-    * Analysis: A very practical, everyday example. `为了 (wèile)` means "in order to," showing the purpose of an action. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 警察的职责是**保护**人民的生命和财产安全。 +
-    * Pinyin: Jǐngchá de zhízé shì **bǎohù** rénmín de shēngmìng hé cáichǎn ānquán. +
-    * English: The duty of the police is to protect the people's lives and property. +
-    * Analysis: This shows the word in a formal, official context related to civic duty. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 戴上耳机可以**保护**你的听力。 +
-    * Pinyin: Dài shàng ěrjī kěyǐ **bǎohù** nǐ de tīnglì. +
-    * English: Wearing headphones can protect your hearing. +
-    * Analysis: A simple, advisory use of the word. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 为了**保护**数据安全，请定期修改密码。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wèile **bǎohù** shùjù ānquán, qǐng dìngqī xiūgǎi mìmǎ. +
-    * English: To protect data security, please change your password regularly. +
-    * Analysis: Demonstrates the use of **保护** in the modern digital world. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 这个自然**保护**区里有很多珍稀动物。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhège zìrán **bǎohù** qū lǐ yǒu hěn duō zhēnxī dòngwù. +
-    * English: There are many rare animals in this nature reserve (nature protection area). +
-    * Analysis: Here, **保护** is used as part of a compound noun, `保护区 (bǎohùqū)`, meaning "protected area" or "reserve." +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 证人受到了警方的**保护**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhèngrén shòudào le jǐngfāng de **bǎohù**. +
-    * English: The witness received protection from the police. +
-    * Analysis: In this sentence, **保护** functions as a noun ("protection"). The structure `受到...的保护` means "to receive the protection of..." +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 律师引用法律条文来**保护**当事人的权益。 +
-    * Pinyin: Lǜshī yǐnyòng fǎlǜ tiáowén lái **bǎohù** dāngshìrén de quányì. +
-    * English: The lawyer cited legal clauses to protect the client's rights and interests. +
-    * Analysis: A formal example showing its use in a legal context. `权益 (quányì)` is a common word paired with **保护**. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 他张开双臂，做出一个**保护**的姿势。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā zhāng kāi shuāng bì, zuò chū yí ge **bǎohù** de zīshì. +
-    * English: He opened his arms, making a protective gesture. +
-    * Analysis: Here, **保护** is used adjectivally to describe a noun (`姿势` - gesture). The `的 (de)` connects it. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **保护 (bǎohù) vs. 照顾 (zhàogù):** This is the most common point of confusion for learners. +
-    * **保护 (bǎohù)** means to protect from //harm or danger//. It's about defense. +
-    * **照顾 (zhàogù)** means to take care of, to look after //daily needs//. It's about nurturing and attending to someone. +
-    * **Correct:** 你要**保护**孩子，不要让他跑到马路上。(You need to **protect** the child, don't let him run into the street.) +
-    * **Correct:** 我每天都要**照顾**我的小狗，给它喂食、带它散步。(I have to **take care of** my puppy every day, feeding it and walking it.) +
-    * **Incorrect:** 我要**保护**我的花，给它们浇水。(I need to **protect** my flowers by watering them.) -> This should be 我要**照顾**我的花 (I need to **take care of** my flowers). You would only use **保护** if, for example, a hailstorm was coming and you needed to cover them. +
-  * **Negative Connotation:** While **保护** itself is positive or neutral, the specific compound `保护费 (bǎohùfèi)` means "protection money," as in the money extorted by gangs. Be aware of this specific usage, but don't confuse it with the general meaning of the word. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[维护]] (wéihù) - To maintain or uphold. More about preserving an existing good state (e.g., maintaining peace, upholding a decision) rather than defending against a direct threat. +
-  * [[保卫]] (bǎowèi) - To defend. Stronger and more formal than `保护`, often used in a military or national context (e.g., `保卫国家` - defend the country). +
-  * [[照顾]] (zhàogù) - To take care of, to look after. Refers to daily nurturing and support, not defense from harm. +
-  * [[防守]] (fángshǒu) - To defend or guard, typically in a military, sports, or game context. It's about holding a position against an attack. +
-  * [[看护]] (kānhù) - To look after, to nurse. Specifically used for watching over someone who is sick, young, or otherwise needs close supervision. +
-  * [[爱护]] (àihù) - To cherish, to treasure, to take good care of. This combines "love" (爱) and "protect" (护) and implies protecting something out of affection (e.g., `爱护公物` - cherish public property). +
-  * [[自我保护]] (zìwǒ bǎohù) - Self-protection. A key concept for personal safety. +
-  * [[环境保护]] (huánjìng bǎohù) - Environmental protection. A very common and important fixed phrase. +
-  * [[保护费]] (bǎohùfèi) - Protection money. The fee extorted by criminals. Has a specific negative meaning.+