防护

防護

fánghù

noun/verb HSK 7 #6,358

Meanings

1 protection
2 to protect
3 to defend
4 protective

Characters

to guard against; to prevent

to protect; to guard

Examples

工人必须穿防护服。

Gōngrén bìxū chuān fánghùfú.

Workers must wear protective clothing.

这个面罩能有效防护灰尘。

Zhège miànzhào néng yǒuxiào fánghù huīchén.

This mask can effectively protect against dust.

Tips

usage

防护 often appears in compounds: 防护服 (protective suit), 防护罩 (protective cover), 防护措施 (protective measures).

Stroke Order

防 fáng

护 hù