Chinese
zhàogù
Meaning: to take care of; to look after; to attend to
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

照顧
照
顧
照顾
照
顾

Example sentences

Although he is very busy with work, he still spends time taking care of his family.
這種植物需要特殊的照顧。
这种植物需要特殊的照顾。
This kind of plant needs special care.
護士正在照顧病人。
护士正在照顾病人。
The nurse is taking care of the patient.
她是我的大姐,一直很照顧我。
她是我的大姐,一直很照顾我。
She is my eldest sister and has always taken good care of me.
他是家中的老大,總是照顧弟弟妹妹。
他是家中的老大,总是照顾弟弟妹妹。
He is the eldest in the family and always takes care of his younger brothers and sisters.
他們家請了一位保姆來照顧小孩。
他们家请了一位保姆来照顾小孩。
Their family hired a nanny to take care of the children.
他為了照顧父母,甘心放棄了出國的機會。
他为了照顾父母,甘心放弃了出国的机会。
He willingly gave up the opportunity to go abroad to take care of his parents.
他決定辭職返鄉照顧父母。
他决定辞职返乡照顾父母。
He decided to resign and return home to take care of his parents.
父母照顧孩子被看作是理所當然的事情。
父母照顾孩子被看作是理所当然的事情。
Parents taking care of their children is seen as a matter of course.
他在母親的悉心照顧下,病情已大有起色。
他在母亲的悉心照顾下,病情已大有起色。
Under the meticulous care of his mother, his condition has improved significantly.

Usage Notes

Can refer to looking after people, animals, or even business interests (as a customer).

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