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    Expressing 'taking care of' with 照料 (zhàoliào)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    照料 + Object / 依赖 + 照料

    Explanation

    The verb 照料 (zhàoliào) means 'to take care of' or 'to look after.' It implies attentive, ongoing care for someone who needs assistance, such as an elderly person, a child, or someone who is ill. It is slightly more formal and literary than 照顾.

    Examples

    • 她辞了工作，专门在家照料生病的母亲。

      tā cí le gōngzuò, zhuānmén zài jiā zhàoliào shēngbìng de mǔqīn.

      She quit her job to stay home and take care of her sick mother.

    • 这些花需要精心照料才能开得好。

      zhèxiē huā xūyào jīngxīn zhàoliào cái néng kāi de hǎo.

      These flowers need careful tending to bloom well.

    • 邻居帮忙照料孩子，让我们非常感激。

      línjū bāngmáng zhàoliào háizi, ràng wǒmen fēicháng gǎnjī.

      We are very grateful that the neighbor helped take care of the children.

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