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看管
kānguǎn
Description
"看管"的意思是照看、管理东西或人，不让它们出问题。
"看管" means to look after or manage things or people to prevent problems.
比如你可以看管行李，也可以看管孩子或者犯人。
For example, you can 看管 luggage, children, or prisoners.
Meanings
看管kānguǎn
to look after; to watch over; to guard
请你帮我看管一下行李。
Please help me watch my luggage.
看管kānguǎn
to guard (a prisoner); to keep under watch
警察在看管这个犯人。
The police are guarding this prisoner.
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Notes
- Etymology
看 (watch) + 管 (manage/control), together meaning to watch over and take charge of.
- Nuance
implies responsibility for safety; 保管 stresses safekeeping objects, 照看 stresses caring for people.
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