掩护

掩護
yǎn hù
HSK 6
to screen, to shield, to cover
verb
noun
Measure words:面 miàn

Example Sentences

他们需要一个掩护来完成这个任务。
tāmen xūyào yígè yǎnhù lái wánchéng zhègè rènwù 。
They need a cover to complete this task.
在战斗中，他为队友提供了掩护。
zài zhàndòu zhōng ， tā wéi duìyǒu tígōng le yǎnhù 。
In the battle, he provided cover for his teammates.
这层掩护可以保护我们的秘密。
zhè céng yǎnhù kěyǐ bǎohù wǒmen de mìmì 。
This layer of cover can protect our secrets.

Individual Characters

掩yǎn
to cover up, to conceal
护hù
protect, shield

Words with similar meanings

保护bǎohù
to protect
This word emphasizes the act of keeping something safe from harm.
庇护bìhù
to shelter
This word suggests providing safety in a more general sense, often implying refuge or asylum.

Words Starting With 掩

掩盖yǎn gài
to conceal; to hide behind; to cover up
掩饰yǎn shì
to conceal a fault; to gloss over

Words Ending With 护

保护bǎo hù
to protect; to defend; to safeguard; protection
爱护ài hù
to cherish; to treasure; to take care of; to love and protect
维护wéi hù
to defend; to safeguard; to protect; to uphold; to maintain
守护shǒu hù
to guard; to protect
拥护yōng hù
to endorse; to support

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