shield; take sides with; cover up
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to shield; to cover up for; to take sides with
neutralRefers to unjustly protecting someone, especially when they are at fault or have made a mistake. Often implies criticism of the protector's behavior.
Nǐ你
lǎo老
zhè这
yàng样
huí回
hù护
tā他
，
tā他
yuè越
fā发
fàng放
zòng纵
le了
。
If you keep shielding him like this, he'll only become more unrestrained.
Zuò作
wéi为
lǐng领
dǎo导
，
tā他
bù不
néng能
zǒng总
shì是
huí回
hù护
fàn犯
cuò错
de的
bù部
xià下
。
As a leader, he can't always cover up for subordinates who make mistakes.
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Jiā家
zhǎng长
wú无
yuán原
zé则
de地
huí回
hù护
hái孩
zi子
bù不
lì利
yú于
tā他
men们
de的
chéng成
zhǎng长
。
Parents shielding their children without principle is not good for their development.
Tā他
shì试
tú图
huí回
hù护
péng朋
you友
，
dàn但
zhèng证
jù据
què确
záo凿
。
He tried to cover up for his friend, but the evidence was conclusive.