sau2 wu6守護守护
Jyutpingsau2 wu6
Yalesáu wuh
Definition
To guard and protect someone or something.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly more solemn or emotional weight than standard words for protection like 保護. It often implies a long term commitment or a sense of duty, frequently appearing in contexts involving family, faith, or abstract concepts like dreams and memories. While it can be used for physical security, it is just as common to see it used metaphorically to describe someone watching over another person's well being.
Examples
He has been guarding and protecting his family all along.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for simple physical tasks like watching a bag or guarding a door, where 睇住 or 看守 is much more natural. Using 守護 in a mundane context can sound overly dramatic or poetic.
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