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看守
kānshǒu
Description
「看守」的意思是看着、守着某个人或东西，不让它出问题。
"看守" means to watch over or guard a person or thing to prevent problems.
这个词也可以指在监狱里看着犯人的人。
This word can also refer to the person who watches prisoners in a jail.
Meanings
看守kānshǒu
to watch over; to guard; to keep watch on
他晚上看守着这个大门。
He guards the gate at night.
看守kānshǒu
guard; warder (in a prison)
监狱里的看守很严格。
The prison guards are very strict.
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Notes
- Etymology
看 (watch) + 守 (guard/protect), two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
看守 stresses guarding to prevent escape or loss; 保护 stresses protecting from harm.
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