保
Quick Answer
保 is a Chinese character with 9 strokes, radical 亻 (person), HSK 4, 5, 6.
Etymology
A person stays dumbfounded guarding — to protect
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Decomposition
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Basic info
| Stroke count | 9 strokes |
| Radical | 亻 (#9: person) |
| HSK levels | HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #68 most common |
Example sentences
Words containing 保
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 保护 | bǎohù | protect | HSK 4 |
| 保证 | bǎozhèng | ensure | HSK 4 |
| 保存 | bǎocún | Preservation | HSK 5 |
| 保留 | bǎoliú | Retain | HSK 5 |
| 保持 | bǎochí | keep | HSK 5 |
| 保险 | bǎoxiǎn | Insurance | HSK 5 |
| 保管 | bǎoguǎn | to take care of, to keep | HSK 6 |
| 保密 | bǎomì | to keep secret | HSK 6 |
| 保障 | bǎozhàng | to ensure, to guarantee | HSK 6 |
| 保姆 | bǎomǔ | nanny, housekeeper | HSK 6 |
| 保守 | bǎoshǒu | conservative | HSK 6 |
| 保卫 | bǎowèi | to defend, to safeguard | HSK 6 |
| 保鲜 | bǎoxiān | to keep fresh | HSK 6 |
| 保修 | bǎoxiū | to guarantee, warranty | HSK 6 |
| 保佑 | bǎoyòu | to bless and protect | HSK 6 |
| 保重 | bǎozhòng | to take care of oneself | HSK 6 |
| 担保 | dānbǎo | to guarantee, to vouch for | HSK 6 |
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