关照

關照

guānzhào

verb HSK 7-9 #6,132

Meanings

1 to look after; to take care of
2 to give special consideration to

Characters

to care about; concern

to look after; to shine on

Both characters carry meanings of care and attention.

Examples

谢谢您的关照。

Xièxie nín de guānzhào.

Thank you for looking after me.

请多多关照。

Qǐng duōduō guānzhào.

Please take good care of me. (polite greeting)

他一直很关照新同事。

Tā yìzhí hěn guānzhào xīn tóngshì.

He has always looked after new colleagues.

Tips

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请多多关照 is the Chinese equivalent of the Japanese よろしくお願いします (yoroshiku onegaishimasu). It's a polite phrase said when meeting someone new, especially in a work context, meaning 'please look after me/treat me well.'

Stroke Order

关 guān

照 zhào