呵护

呵護

hēhù

verb HSK 7 #16,965

Meanings

1 to cherish and protect
2 to take good care of
3 to nurture

Characters

to breathe on; to scold gently

to protect; to guard

Originally meant to "breathe warmly on something to protect it" — tender care

Examples

父母精心呵护着自己的孩子。

Fùmǔ jīngxīn hēhù zhe zìjǐ de háizi.

Parents carefully nurture their children.

我们应该呵护大自然。

Wǒmen yīnggāi hēhù dàzìrán.

We should take good care of nature.

Tips

usage

呵护 implies gentle, loving care. It is warmer and more tender than 保护 (bǎohù, to protect). Often used for caring for children, loved ones, or delicate things.

Stroke Order

呵 hē

护 hù