HSK 7–9 · verb

护

hù

to protect; to guard; to shield

妈妈用手护着孩子的头。

Māma yòng shǒu hùzhe háizi de tóu。

The mother shielded the child's head with her hand.

出国要带护照。

Chūguó yào dài hùzhào.

You need to bring your passport when going abroad.

我们要保护环境。

Wǒmen yào bǎohù huánjìng.

We should protect the environment.

护士每天照顾病人。

Hùshi měitiān zhàogù bìngrén.

The nurse looks after patients every day.