guānzhào

观照

Word · VerbTraditional關照

look after; observe and examine

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 3 examples
1.

verb

to look after; to take care of; to show concern for

neutral

The most common meaning, used when asking someone to take care of or help another person.

Wǒ我
chū出
chāi差
qī期
jiān间
 ，
qǐng请
nǐ你
guān关
zhào照
yī一
xià下
wǒ我
de的
jiā家
rén人
 。

Please look after my family while I'm away on business.

Gǎn感
xiè谢
nín您
yī一
zhí直
yǐ以
lái来
duì对
wǒ我
de的
guān关
zhào照
 。

Thank you for your care and support all along.

2.

verb

to inform; to notify; to give notice

informal

Used in spoken language, especially in business or practical contexts.

Huì会
yì议
gǎi改
dào到
míng明
tiān天
le了
 ，
nǐ你
guān关
zhào照
yī一
xià下
dà大
jiā家
 。

The meeting has been moved to tomorrow, please inform everyone.