HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
护 — protect, guard, shield
- Reading
- hù
- Meaning
- protect, guard, shield
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
护 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is hù and it means protect, guard, shield. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
护 appears in everyday chinese words such as 护 (protect, guard, shelter), 护照 (passport) and 保护 (protect, safeguard).
Chinese words containing 护
Frequently asked questions
What does 护 mean in Chinese?
护 means protect, guard, shield in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 护 read?
护 is read hù. Reading it inside real words — 护 and 护照 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 护 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 护 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 护 in a word?
A common word containing 护 is 护 (hù) — "protect, guard, shelter". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 护 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 护 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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