守卫 (shǒuwèi): guard

Measure Word

一名守卫 míng

守卫站在门口。

Shǒuwèi zhàn zài ménkǒu.

The guard stood at the entrance.

士兵们守卫着城市。

Shìbīng men shǒuwèi zhe chéngshì.

The soldiers guarded the city.

usage

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

守 shǒu

卫 wèi