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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "to look after" or "to take care of" with 照顾 (zhàogù)

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    Structure

    Subject + 照顾 + Person/Object

    Explanation

    The verb 照顾 (zhàogù) means "to look after," "to take care of," or "to attend to" someone or something. It implies ongoing care and attention. For example, 照顾他 means "to take care of him."

    Examples

    • 姐姐在家照顾生病的弟弟。

      Jiějie zài jiā zhàogù shēngbìng de dìdi.

      My older sister stayed home to take care of her sick younger brother.

    • 谢谢你这段时间对我的照顾。

      Xièxie nǐ zhè duàn shíjiān duì wǒ de zhàogù.

      Thank you for taking care of me during this time.

    • 他辞了工作，专心照顾年迈的父母。

      Tā cí le gōngzuò, zhuānxīn zhàogù niánmài de fùmǔ.

      He quit his job to focus on taking care of his elderly parents.