警卫

警衛

jǐngwèi

noun #3,406

Measure Word

一个警卫 gè

Meanings

1 guard
2 security guard
3 sentinel

Characters

to alert; police

to guard; to protect

Examples

HSK 2

大门口有两个警卫。

Dàménkǒu yǒu liǎng gè jǐngwèi.

There are two guards at the main entrance.

HSK 2

警卫不让我们进去。

Jǐngwèi bù ràng wǒmen jìnqù.

The guard wouldn't let us in.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

警 jǐng

卫 wèi