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看护

kānhù

to care for; to nurse; to watch over

A nurse sits by a bed and tucks in a sleeping elder
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Characters in this word

看 kàn

Strokes
9
Radical
目 — eye
Made of
手 hand 目 eye
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts

护 hù

Strokes
7
Radical
扌 — hand
Made of
扌 hand 户 door
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts
More about the character 护

Example phrases

  • 术后最初二十四小时,需要专人看护,以便及时发现异常。 Shùhòu zuìchū èrshísì xiǎoshí, xūyào zhuānrén kānhù, yǐbiàn jíshí fāxiàn yìcháng. During the first twenty-four hours after surgery, dedicated care is needed so that abnormalities can be detected in time.
  • 护士晚上要轮流看护生病的老人。 Hùshi wǎnshang yào lúnliú kānhù shēngbìng de lǎorén. The nurses take turns caring for the sick elderly at night.
  • 妈妈出差时,奶奶帮忙看护小孩。 Māma chūchāi shí, nǎinai bāngmáng kānhù xiǎohái. When Mum is away on business, Grandma helps look after the child.

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