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7 strokes

to protect

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
Meaning
to protect; cover; shelter; hide or harbor
Strokes
7
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿸广比

In this compound, the meaning comes from 广 (house); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged enclosing from the upper left.

How to write step by step

7 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

Kota Kinabalu (capital of Sabah state, Malaysia)

Open 亚庇 page →
bāo

to shield; to harbor; to cover up

Open 包庇 page →
yòu

to bless; to protect; protection (esp. divine)

Open 庇佑 page →

to shelter; to protect; to provide refuge

Open 庇护 page →

shelter; refuge; sanctuary

Open 庇护所 page →

Related characters

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