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March 24, 2026
护照(護照)hùzhào(hu4zhao4)
护照 (hùzhào) refers to a passport, which is an official document issued by a government that certifies a person's identity and citizenship. It is used for international travel, allowing the holder to enter foreign countries. In everyday use, it is essential for anyone planning to travel abroad.
Frequency#3653DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, having a passport is increasingly common as more people travel abroad for work or leisure, reflecting the country’s growing global presence. Understanding the process of applying for and using a passport is crucial for navigating international travel.
Memory Tip
Think of 护 (hù) as 'protect' and 照 (zhào) as 'shine' or 'light.' Imagine your passport as a protective shield that shines a spotlight on your identity, allowing you to travel safely across borders.
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AI Study Notes for 护照
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 护 (hù) as 'protect' and 照 (zhào) as 'shine' or 'light.' Imagine your passport as a protective shield that shines a spotlight on your identity, allowing you to travel safely across borders.
Usage Notes
Be careful to use 护照 in the context of travel and identification, as it is specific to passports and not applicable to other forms of identification. The common collocation is '申请护照' (apply for a passport). Remember, using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings, so focus on getting the fourth tones correct.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 护照 is relevant for learners who are expanding their vocabulary related to travel and identity. Focus on how to use this word in sentences about traveling or discussing travel plans with others.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, having a passport is increasingly common as more people travel abroad for work or leisure, reflecting the country’s growing global presence. Understanding the process of applying for and using a passport is crucial for navigating international travel.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 护照 with 身份证 (shēnfènzhèng), which means ID card. For example, saying '我需要身份证去旅行' (I need an ID card to travel) is incorrect when traveling internationally; you should say '护照' instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 护照
护照 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
You must surrender your old passport when applying for a new one.
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家人骗他去了巴基斯坦，等到他一到那里，他们就拿走了他的护照。
jiā rén piàn tā qù le bā jī sī tǎn， ， děng dào tā yī dào nà， lǐ ， tā mén jiù ná zǒu le tā de。
His family tricked him into going to Pakistan, and once he was there, they took away his passport.
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我丢了护照时觉得自己像个大傻瓜。
wǒ diū le hù zhào shí jué dé zì jǐ xiàng gè dà shǎ guā。
When I lost my passport, I felt such an idiot.
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她尖声嚷着她把护照弄丢了.
tā jiān shēng rǎng zháo tā bǎ hù zhào nòng diū le.
She screamed out that she had lost her passport.
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假护照是在手提箱的 暗袋 里发现的.
jiǎ hù zhào shì zài shǒu tí xiāng de àn dài lǐ fā.
Forged passports were found in a secret pocket in the hold - all .
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他把护照妥善保存在抽届里.
tā bǎ hù zhào tuǒ shàn bǎo cún zài chōu jiè lǐ.
He stowed his passport away safely in a drawer.
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Cultural Notes for 护照
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, having a passport is increasingly common as more people travel abroad for work or leisure, reflecting the country’s growing global presence. Understanding the process of applying for and using a passport is crucial for navigating international travel.
Frequently Asked Questions about 护照
You can say '我需要护照' (wǒ xūyào hùzhào).
In Chinese, the plural is usually implied by context; you can use 个 (gè) for counting, e.g., '两个护照' (two passports).
No, 护照 is specifically for international travel; for domestic travel, a Chinese ID card is used.
