擏 (qíng) - To guard & to warn

擏Tone 2

qíng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

擏 · qíng

To guard;

to warn;

to be cautious;

to protect;

to admonish.

To guardto warnto be cautious

Usage highlights

To guard and protectTo warn and admonishTo be cautious and carefulTo guard and defendTo warn and exhortTo protect and manage

Synonyms

  • 护— to protect; to guard
  • 守— to guard; to defend
  • 警— to warn; to alert
  • 戒— to admonish; to caution

Antonyms

  • 犯— to violate; to offend
  • 侵— to invade; to encroach
  • 疏— to neglect; to be careless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He guarded the ancient temple (擏守古寺).
  • The teacher warned the students (老师擏告学生).
  • Please be cautious when handling this (请擏慎处理).
  • They protected the cultural relics (他们擏护文物).

Collocations

  • To guard and protect(擏护)
  • To warn and admonish(擏告)
  • To be cautious and careful(擏慎)
  • To guard and defend(擏守)
  • To warn and exhort(擏诫)
  • To protect and manage(擏管)

Idioms

  • To guard against and be prepared(擏防未然)
  • To repeatedly warn and admonish(三令五擏)
  • To be constantly vigilant(夙夜擏惕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the hand radical (扌) with 敬 (respect), suggesting the action of guarding with respect and caution.
  • Historically used in contexts of protection, warning, and maintaining vigilance, often in formal or literary settings.
  • Reflects traditional values of caution, preparedness, and respectful guardianship.

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