照
顾

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The word "照顾" is formed by combining the character "照", which implies shining light or providing attention, with "顾", which means to look after or care for; together, they denote the act of taking care of someone or something, where "照" contributes the sense of attentive focus and "顾" adds the aspect of guardianship.

Example Sentences Hide

请照顾我的妹妹。

Qǐng zhàogù wǒ de mèimei.

Please take care of my younger sister.

你要好好照顾自己。

Nǐ yào hǎohǎo zhàogù zìjǐ.

You should take good care of yourself.

他经常照顾邻居的老人。

Tā jīngcháng zhàogù línjū de lǎorén.

He often takes care of the elderly neighbors.

如果你生病了，我会照顾你。

Rúguǒ nǐ shēngbìng le, wǒ huì zhàogù nǐ.

If you get sick, I will take care of you.

尽管工作很忙，他依然抽时间照顾家庭。

Jǐnguǎn gōngzuò hěn máng, tā yīrán chōu shíjiān zhàogù jiātíng.

Although work is very busy, he still takes time to take care of his family.

Word Definition - 照顾

zhào gu to take care of; to show consideration; to attend to; to look after

Individual Character Details

照 zhào, zhào
顾 gù, gù