Definition
捍卫 (hàn wèi) means 'to defend' with strong, determined, often noble resolve — used for safeguarding beliefs, dignity, rights, or territory against threats. It is more serious and effortful than 保护 (bǎohù, everyday 'to protect'), and more forceful than 维护 (wéihù, 'to safeguard/maintain'). 保卫 (bǎowèi) is similar but leans toward physical/military defense.
verb
to defendto safeguardto uphold
Examples
- 捍卫。Wǒmen yào yǒngyú hàn wèi zìjǐ de xìnniàn.We must be brave enough to defend our own beliefs.
- 捍卫。Tā yòng yìshēng hàn wèi le guójiā de zūnyán.He defended the nation's dignity throughout his life.
- 捍卫。Zhè zhī jūnduì shì sǐ hàn wèi lǐngtǔ wánzhěng.This army is determined to defend territorial integrity to the death.
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