担保

The Chinese word 担保 (dānbǎo) is composed of two characters: 担 (dān) and 保 (bǎo). The character 担 originally meant "to carry on the shoulder" or "to bear a burden". In modern Chinese, it is often used in the sense of "to undertake" or "to guarantee". The character 保 originally meant "to protect" or "to keep safe". In modern Chinese, it is often used in the sense of "to ensure" or "to guarantee".The word 担保 (dānbǎo) is therefore a compound word that means "to guarantee" or "to ensure". It is often used in legal contexts, such as when someone signs a contract and agrees to be responsible for the other party's debts if they default. It can also be used in a more general sense, such as when someone promises to do something and wants to assure the other person that they will keep their promise.The word 担保 (dānbǎo) is a very common word in Chinese and is used in a wide variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is likely to come up in both reading and listening comprehension tests.