包庇

包庇 bāobì

Cover up (shield)

What 包庇 means

  1. Cover up (shield)

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Character by character

包庇 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

包
bāo
Bag (wrap - package - packet - include - be contracted)
庇
bì
Shields (shelter - protect)

How to write 包庇

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包庇 in a sentence

任何人都不能包庇违法行为。
Rènhé rén dōu bù néng bāobì wéifǎ xíngwéi.
No one may shield unlawful conduct.
他因包庇同伙被判了刑。
Tā yīn bāobì tónghuǒ bèi pàn le xíng.
He was sentenced for harbouring his accomplices.

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Questions about 包庇

What does 包庇 mean in English?

包庇 is pronounced bāobì and means Cover up (shield).

How do you pronounce 包庇?

包庇 is bāobì in pinyin — written baobi without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 包庇?

包庇 is written with 2 characters: 包 (bāo) Bag (wrap - package - packet - include - be contracted), 庇 (bì) Shields (shelter - protect). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 包庇 an HSK word?

Yes — 包庇 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.

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