bei3 wu6庇護庇护
Jyutpingbei3 wu6
Yalebei wuh
Definition
To shelter or protect persecuted people; to provide political asylum.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, or political contexts rather than everyday social interactions. It carries a sense of institutional or systemic protection, such as state-level asylum or organized charitable support, which distinguishes it from the more casual word 保護.
Examples
They want to apply for political asylum.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this word in casual situations where they actually mean to protect or look after someone, such as a parent protecting a child. In those daily contexts, use 保護 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
