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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to cover' or 'to shield' with 掩护 (yǎnhù)

    Actions & Events
    Passive & Receiving

    Structure

    在 + Noun + 的 + 掩护 + 下 / 掩护 + Object

    Explanation

    掩护 (yǎnhù) means "to cover" or "to provide cover for" someone, typically in a military or protective context. It can be used as both a verb and a noun, describing the act of shielding someone from danger.

    Examples

    • 你先走，我来掩护你。

      nǐ xiān zǒu, wǒ lái yǎnhù nǐ.

      You go first, I'll cover you.

    • 战友们互相掩护，安全撤退了。

      zhànyǒumen hùxiāng yǎnhù, ānquán chètuì le.

      The comrades-in-arms covered each other and retreated safely.

    • 他用身体掩护住了身后的孩子。

      tā yòng shēntǐ yǎnhù zhù le shēn hòu de háizi.

      He used his body to shield the child behind him.