Definition
监护 (jiān hù) is a formal/legal term for 'to act as a guardian' – it refers specifically to the legal responsibility for a minor or incapacitated person. Unlike 守护 (shǒu hù) 'to guard/protect' or 看管 (kān guǎn) 'to look after', 监护 is a legal designation with rights and duties, not just physical care. It is used in court appointments and legal documents.
verb
to act as a guardianto take legal guardianship of (a minor or incapacitated person)
Examples
- 监护。Fǎyuàn zhǐdìng tā jiān hù zhège háizi.The court appointed him to act as guardian for this child.
- ，监护。Fùmǔ qùshì hòu, shūshu fùzé jiān hù tāmen.After the parents passed away, the uncle is responsible for their guardianship.
- 监护。Yīyuàn xūyào jiāshǔ qiānzì cáinéng jìnxíng jiān hù.The hospital needs a family member to sign before proceeding with guardianship.
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