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照料

zhào liào
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to tend
  2. 2. to take care of sb

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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