照料

zhào liào

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to tend
2. to take care of sb

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

护理

hù lǐ

to nurse

Medical or nursing care, whereas '照料' is general care.

看护

kān hù

to nurse

Watching over and protecting, often used for patients or children.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 照料 for brief or light assistance like opening a door; it implies sustained attentive care over a period.

Formality

照料 is more formal than 照顾, often used in writing or serious contexts, while 照顾 is preferred in casual speech.

Example Sentences

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她每天都要照料生病的母亲。

She has to take care of her sick mother every day.

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Child Words of 照料

material

according to

照料