hù
护从
retinue; attendant
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to escort; to accompany as a guard; to follow and protect
archaicUsed in historical or formal contexts, often for the protection of royalty or important figures. As a verb, it's not commonly used in modern daily conversation.
Jiāng将
jūn军
shuài率
qīn亲
bīng兵
hù扈
cóng从
huáng皇
dì帝
chū出
xún巡
。
The general led his personal guards to escort the emperor on his inspection tour.
Bǎi百
guān官
hù扈
cóng从
，
yí仪
zhàng仗
wēi威
yán严
。
All officials accompanied as retinue, and the ceremonial guards were imposing.
noun
retinue; escort; attendant; follower
archaicRefers to the person(s) who serve as attendants or guards, part of a traditional entourage.
Tā他
shì是
guó国
wáng王
de的
zhōng忠
shí实
hù扈
cóng从
。
He is the king's loyal attendant.
Xiǎo小
shuō说
zhōng中
，
qí骑
shì士
shēn身
hòu后
zǒng总
gēn跟
zhe着
jǐ几
míng名
hù扈
cóng从
。
In the novel, the knight is always followed by several squires.
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Cǐ此
rén人
céng曾
shì是
zǎi宰
xiàng相
de的
hù扈
cóng从
。
This person was once the prime minister's retainer.