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保卫

保衛
bǎowèi
verb HSK 5 #4,888

Meanings

  1. 1 to defend
  2. 2 to safeguard
  3. 3 to protect

Examples

HSK 3
我们要保卫和平。
Wǒmen yào bǎowèi hépíng.
We must safeguard peace.
HSK 3
保卫科负责公司的安全。
Bǎowèi kē fùzé gōngsī de ānquán.
The security department is responsible for the company's safety.
HSK 6
军人的职责是保卫国家。
Jūnrén de zhízé shì bǎowèi guójiā.
A soldier's duty is to defend the country.

Tips

usage
保卫 implies active defense against threats. It's stronger and more formal than 保护 (bǎohù, to protect). Often used for defending a country or important things.

Stroke Order

保 bǎo
卫 wèi