tok3 gun2託管托管
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Definition
To entrust someone or something to another person's care; to place in custody or day care.
neutraldaily actionspeople
How it's used
Often used in formal or administrative contexts like childcare or asset management, but also functions in daily life when asking someone to watch over an item. It implies a sense of responsibility or a temporary transfer of custody rather than just casual watching.
Examples
I have to work tomorrow and want to find someone to look after my son.
Can you help me look after this bag for a while?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual watching of a friend, which is better expressed as 睇住. 託管 carries a stronger sense of formal entrustment or professional service.
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