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보호

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '보호' (boho) primarily means 'protection' or 'shelter.' It is commonly used in contexts involving safety, guardianship, and preservation.

Common Contexts

  • Environmental protection: 자연 보호 (nature protection)
  • Guardianship or care: 보호자 (guardian), 아이 보호 (child protection)
  • Data or privacy protection: 개인정보 보호 (personal information protection)

Collocations and Patterns

  • 보호 구역: a protected area or zone, often for nature or wildlife.
  • 보호자 동반: accompanied by a guardian, used especially for children or minors.
  • 보호 조치: protective measures, often in legal or safety contexts.

Register and Usage Notes

'보호' is a formal noun often used in official, legal, or educational contexts. It is not typically used in casual conversation alone but appears in compound nouns or phrases.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '보호' with '보호하다' (the verb form meaning 'to protect'). Remember that '보호' is a noun, so it needs a verb like '하다' to form a verb phrase.

Using '보호' correctly helps express concepts related to safety, care, and preservation in various settings.

Example Sentences

이 지역은 자연 보호 구역으로 지정되어 있습니다.

I jiyeogeun jayeon boho guyeogeuro jijeongdoeeo itsseumnida.

This area is designated as a nature protection zone.

아이들의 안전을 위해 보호자가 반드시 함께 있어야 합니다.

Aideul-ui anjeoneul wihae bohojaga bandeusi hamkke isseoya hamnida.

A guardian must be present for the safety of the children.

개인 정보 보호는 매우 중요합니다.

Gaein jeongbo bohoneun maeu jungyohamnida.

Protection of personal information is very important.