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監護權

简监护权 · 繁監護權

Mandarin · pinyin jiān hù quán

custody (of a child)

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监: jiān · supervise, control, direct
护: hù · protect, guard, defend, shelter
权: quán · power, right, authority

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1–4–2 · jian1 hu4 quan2

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noun

(law) custody (parental responsibility of a child); guardianship (responsibility for the care of someone who is unable to manage their own affairs)

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