wu6 hong4護航护航

Jyutpingwu6 hong4

Yalewuh hòhng

動詞Rare

Definition

To escort ships or aircraft, or metaphorically to speak up and defend someone's actions.

to convoy or escort ships or aircraft
figurativeto speak up for, defend, or shield someone's actions

neutralworkcommunication

How it's used

Beyond its literal military sense of escorting vessels, this term is frequently used in political or corporate contexts to describe someone who actively defends or justifies another person's controversial decisions. It implies a deliberate effort to shield someone from criticism or public scrutiny. The metaphorical use is common in news commentary and office gossip.

Examples

hoi2海gwan1軍paai3派zo2咗loeng5兩zek3隻syun4船heoi3去wu6護hong4航。

The navy sent two ships to provide an escort.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日bong1幫lou5老baan2闆wu6護hong4航，zan1真hai6係hou2好sik1識zou6做。

He is always defending the boss's actions; he really knows how to play the game.

Common phrases

cyun4全cing4程wu6護hong4航

escort throughout the entire journey

wai4為jan4人wu6護hong4航

to defend or cover for someone

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simple protection like 保護. While 保護 is general, 護航 specifically implies accompanying or providing a defensive barrier for someone or something that is currently in a vulnerable or exposed position.