保障
To ensure or guarantee protection for rights, safety, or basic needs; as a noun, it refers to the protection or guarantee itself.
Examples
3 of 5公司必须保障员工的人身安全。
The company must ensure the personal safety of its employees.
完善的社会保障体系对稳定社会至关重要。
A complete social security system is crucial for stabilizing society.
政府致力于保障低收入人群的生活。
The government is committed to guaranteeing the livelihood of low-income groups.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bao (protect) + Zhang (barrier) = Protecting with a barrier.
Quick Quiz
国家通过立法来___妇女和儿童的合法权益。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 保障
Examples
公司必须保障员工的人身安全。
businessThe company must ensure the personal safety of its employees.
完善的社会保障体系对稳定社会至关重要。
academicA complete social security system is crucial for stabilizing society.
政府致力于保障低收入人群的生活。
formalThe government is committed to guaranteeing the livelihood of low-income groups.
别担心，我会保障你的利益。
informalDon't worry, I will protect your interests.
食品安全必须得到有效保障。
everydayFood safety must be effectively guaranteed.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
医疗保障
medical insurance/security
后勤保障
logistical support
法律保障
legal protection
Often Confused With
保护 is general physical protection; 保障 is about systemic or legal guarantees of rights and needs.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing government responsibilities.
Common Mistakes
Often confused with '保证' (promise/ensure). 保障 specifically relates to safety and rights.
Memory Tip
Bao (protect) + Zhang (barrier) = Protecting with a barrier.
Word Origin
Bao (保) means to protect/keep; Zhang (障) means a screen or barrier.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
国家通过立法来___妇女和儿童的合法权益。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 保障
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