警卫 (jǐngwèi): guard

Measure Word

一个警卫 gè

Dàménkǒu yǒu liǎng gè jǐngwèi.

There are two guards at the main entrance.

Jǐngwèi bù ràng wǒmen jìnqù.

The guard wouldn't let us in.

usage

警卫 typically refers to military or government security guards. For regular building security, 保安 (bǎo'ān) is more common.

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