Chinese words · HSK 5

保

bǎo

to protect; to keep (as in 保护)

Every meaning

bǎo

  1. to protect; to keep (as in 保护)
  2. to guarantee; to ensure
  3. to keep in condition; to maintain
  4. Bulgaria (short for 保加利亚)
  5. insurance (short for 保险: 参保, 社保)

Words with 保

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).