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照看
zhàokàn
Description
照看的意思是照顾、看护别人，比如小孩、老人或者病人。
照看 means to take care of or look after others, such as children, elderly, or patients.
妈妈上班的时候，奶奶会照看我。
When mom is at work, grandma will 照看 me.
Meanings
照看zhàokàn
to look after; to take care of
请你帮我照看一下孩子。
Please help me look after the child.
照看zhàokàn
to keep an eye on; watch over
你出去的时候，帮我照看一下东西。
When you go out, help me watch my things.
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Notes
- Etymology
照 (to take care of) + 看 (to watch), combining into 'watch over and care for'.
- Nuance
照看 is more casual and short-term than 照顾, often used for temporary watching.
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