fong4 wu6防護防护
Jyutpingfong4 wu6
Yalefòhng wuh
Definition
To protect, shelter, or defend against danger or harm.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of setting up a barrier or taking measures to prevent harm, often used in technical or medical contexts. Unlike the more general term 保護 which implies looking after someone or something, 防護 emphasizes the defensive aspect of blocking external threats.
Examples
Remember to wear a mask for protection.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct verb for looking after a person, as it sounds overly clinical or mechanical. Use 保護 for general care or safeguarding people.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
