how to write bao(defend) in chinese

保

pinyinbǎo
radicals亻Stroke count9
eanglish meaningdefend; protect; keep; preserve; guarantor; official in charge; administrative system

Stroke order of the Chinese character "保" (bao)

Handwriting

v. （保卫; 保护） defend; protect:

1. 保家卫国
protect our homes and defend our country;

2. 保乌纱帽
protect one's official post

v. （保持） keep; preserve; maintain in good condition:

1. 保水保肥
preserve moisture and fertility (in the soil);

2. 毛衣穿了能保暖。
Wearing a sweater will keep us warm.

v. （保证; 担保做到） guarantee; ensure:

1. 保不住
cannot guarantee;

2. 保质保量
guarantee both quality and quantity;

3. 旱涝保收
ensure stable yields despite drought or waterlogging

v. （担保） stand guarantor for sb.:

1. 保外执行 {律}
serve a sentence on bail

n. （保人; 保证人） guarantor:

1. 找保人
find a guarantor;

2. 作保
stand as guarantor

n. （旧时掌管某事之人） official in charge:

1. 少保
imperial tutor in charge of upbringing of the crown prince;

2. 酒保
wine shop owner or waiter

n. （旧时户籍的编制单位） administrative system

n. （姓氏） a surname:

1. 保睿
Bao Rui