保
protect; maintain; guarantee; insurance
Meanings
8 senses · 32 examplesverb
protect; defend; safeguard
Used for safeguarding people, property, rights or territory.
We need to protect wild animals.
The People's Liberation Army defends our homeland.
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Wearing a helmet can protect your head.
This agreement protects consumers' rights and interests.
Mom always protects her younger brother.
verb
keep; maintain; preserve
Used for keeping a certain state or condition.
This kind of thermos cup can maintain temperature.
Supermarkets use plastic wrap to preserve food freshness.
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We should maintain good living habits.
This skincare product can moisturize the skin.
The government issued policies to maintain stable employment.
verb
guarantee; promise; ensure
Used to make a firm commitment to achieve a result.
This restaurant completes orders with guaranteed quality and quantity.
I guarantee you will master it right after learning.
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This company guarantees to protect consumer rights.
This merchant guarantees no additional fees.
The teacher guarantees this exam won't be too difficult.
verb
bail; secure release
formalUsed in legal or formal legal contexts.
He was released on bail.
His lawyer applied for a pending trial under bail.
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His parents paid the bail money.
The police agreed to bail this suspect.
He needs to find a guarantor to be released on bail.
noun
insurance
Refers to commercial or formal insurance.
He bought a health insurance policy for himself.
You need to buy compulsory traffic insurance when buying a car.
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The insurance company rejected his claim application.
Travel insurance can guarantee travel safety.
noun
guarantor; surety
Refers to someone who guarantees another person.
I can act as a guarantor for my friend.
He rented the house only after paying the guarantor deposit.
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The bank requires a guarantor for the borrower to release the loan.
He couldn't find a suitable guarantor.
This contract requires the guarantor's signature.
noun
traditional household unit
archaicRefers to the old household registration system unit, see 保甲.
The Qing Dynasty implemented the baojia system, with ten households forming one bao.
The baojia system was the old household registration system.
noun
surname Bao
Used as a Chinese family name.
Mr. Bao is my teacher.