謢 (lū) - To protect, guard, or defend & an archaic or variant form of 護 (protect).

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lū ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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謢 · lū

To protect, guard, or defend;

an archaic or variant form of 護 (protect).

To protect, guard, or defendan archaic or variant form of 護 (protect).

Usage highlights

To protect and defendDivine protectionTo guard a placeProtective charmMilitary defenseTo shield from harm

Synonyms

  • 護— to protect, guard (standard form)
  • 保— to protect, preserve
  • 衛— to guard, defend

Antonyms

  • 害— to harm, injure
  • 攻— to attack, assault

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He vowed to protect the innocent (謢佑 innocent).
  • The ancient text uses this character meaning to guard (謢衛 guard).
  • This variant form appears in some historical documents (謢字 variant character).

Collocations

  • To protect and defend(謢衛)
  • Divine protection(謢佑)
  • To guard a place(謢守)
  • Protective charm(謢符)
  • Military defense(謢軍)
  • To shield from harm(謢避)

Idioms

  • To protect the nation and bring peace to the people(謢國安民)
  • Divine protection and blessing(謢佑賜福)
  • To guard the frontiers(謢守邊疆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered an archaic or variant form of the more common 護 (protect).
  • Appears primarily in historical texts, classical literature, or specialized contexts.
  • The character combines the speech radical (言) with elements suggesting protective action.

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