门卫 (ménwèi): gate guard; doorman; sentry

Measure Word

一个门卫 gè

门卫不让我进去。

Ménwèi bù ràngwǒ jìnqù.

The guard wouldn't let me in.

小区门卫24小时值班。

Xiǎoqū ménwèi èr shí sì xiǎoshí zhíbān.

The residential compound guard is on duty 24 hours.

usage

门卫 is the standard term for a guard stationed at a gate or entrance. Compare with 保安 (bǎo'ān), which is a more general security guard.

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