自卫

自衛

zìwèi

verb HSK 7-9 #6,041

Meanings

1 self-defense
2 to defend oneself

Characters

to guard; to defend

Examples

她学了跆拳道来自卫。

Tā xué le táiquándào láizì wèi.

She learned taekwondo for self-defense.

每个人都有自卫的权利。

Měige rén dōu yǒu zìwèi de quánlì.

Everyone has the right to self-defense.

Tips

usage

自卫 can be used as both a verb and a noun. Common compounds include 正当自卫 (justifiable self-defense) and 自卫能力 (ability to defend oneself).

Stroke Order

自 zì

卫 wèi