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保護人

简保护人 · 繁保護人

Mandarin · pinyin bǎo hù rén

guardian
carer
patron

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保: bǎo · protect, safeguard, defend, care
護: Look up this written character
人: rén · man; people; mankind; someone else
护: hù · protect, guard, defend, shelter

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3–4–2 · bao3 hu4 ren2

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