Definition
守护 (shǒuhù) means to guard or protect with dedication, often over a long period, implying a deep sense of duty toward something valuable (e.g., a forest, border, or cultural heritage). Compared to the general 保护 (bǎohù 'to protect'), 守护 stresses sustained commitment; unlike 守 (shǒu 'to keep watch'), it implies active care. 爱护 (àihù) and 呵护 (hēhù) add a tender, cherishing tone (e.g., for children).
verb
to guardto protect (with dedication, often over a long period)
Examples
- 守护。Tā yìshēng dōu zài shǒu hù zhè piàn sēnlín.He spent his whole life guarding this forest.
- 守护。Zhànshìmen shìsǐ shǒu hù zǔguó de biānjiāng.The soldiers vowed to defend the motherland's border with their lives.
- 守护。Wǒmen yào shǒu hù hǎo zhè fèn zhēnguì de wénhuà yíchǎn.We must carefully protect this precious cultural heritage.
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