照顾
To look after or take care of someone or something, such as a child, an elderly person, a pet, or even one's health.
Examples
3 of 5你要学会好好照顾自己。
You must learn to take good care of yourself.
医院提供专业的护理来照顾病人。
The hospital provides professional nursing to care for patients.
妈，你就别担心我了，我会照顾好自己的。
Mom, don't worry about me, I'll take care of myself.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Zhao (shine/reflect) + Gu (look) = Keep your eye on someone like a spotlight.
Quick Quiz
父母年纪大了，我们需要花更多时间___他们。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 照顾
Examples
你要学会好好照顾自己。
everydayYou must learn to take good care of yourself.
医院提供专业的护理来照顾病人。
formalThe hospital provides professional nursing to care for patients.
妈，你就别担心我了，我会照顾好自己的。
informalMom, don't worry about me, I'll take care of myself.
社会福利制度应更好地照顾弱势群体。
academicThe social welfare system should better look after vulnerable groups.
我们在制定政策时会照顾到中小企业的利益。
businessWe will take into account the interests of small and medium enterprises when making policies.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
照顾生意
patronize a business
多多照顾
please look after me/us
疏于照顾
neglect to care for
Often Confused With
照看 is usually temporary (like babysitting for an hour), while 照顾 implies a more general or long-term responsibility.
Usage Notes
It can mean physical care or 'taking something into consideration' in a more abstract business sense.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes confused with '关心' (to care about/worry about). 照顾 is the action of looking after.
Memory Tip
Zhao (shine/reflect) + Gu (look) = Keep your eye on someone like a spotlight.
Word Origin
Originally meant to look back or look around; evolved into taking care of.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The concept of filial piety (照顾父母) is central to Chinese family culture.
Quick Quiz
父母年纪大了，我们需要花更多时间___他们。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 照顾
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