守卫

守衛

shǒuwèi

noun #4,439

Measure Word

一名守卫 míng

Meanings

1 guard
2 to guard
3 to defend

Characters

to guard; to defend

to protect; guard

Examples

HSK 1

守卫站在门口。

Shǒuwèi zhàn zài ménkǒu.

The guard stood at the entrance.

HSK 4

士兵们守卫着城市。

Shìbīng men shǒuwèi zhe chéngshì.

The soldiers guarded the city.

Tips

usage

守卫 can be both a noun (guard/sentry) and a verb (to guard/defend). Context determines which meaning is intended.

Stroke Order

守 shǒu

卫 wèi