门卫

門衛

ménwèi

noun #10,077

Measure Word

一个门卫 gè

Meanings

1 gate guard; doorman; sentry

Characters

to guard; to protect

Examples

HSK 2

门卫不让我进去。

Ménwèi bù ràng wǒ jìnqù.

The guard wouldn't let me in.

HSK 7-9

小区门卫24小时值班。

Xiǎoqū ménwèi èrshísì xiǎoshí zhíbān.

The residential compound guard is on duty 24 hours.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

门 mén

卫 wèi