bou2 juk6保育
Jyutpingbou2 juk6
Yalebóu yuhk
Definition
Conservation; to take measures to protect natural resources, including animal, fungal, and plant species and their habitats.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the active protection of environments or species, often appearing in news or formal discussions about environmental policy. While it can be used as a verb, it is frequently treated as a noun concept in public discourse. It carries a sense of responsibility and long term planning rather than just simple care.
Examples
We must conserve these precious wetlands.
Do you think there is any point in conserving this animal species?
Related words
Common phrases
conservation work
to conserve the environment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 保護, which is a much broader term for general protection or safety. Use 保育 when specifically discussing ecology, wildlife, or heritage preservation, whereas 保護 is used for personal safety or abstract rights.
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Grammar guides
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