防身 (fáng shēn) — (verb-object) to defend oneself; (noun) self-defense
Definition
A verb-object phrase meaning 'to defend oneself' or 'self-defense', usually referring to skills, techniques, or tools used to protect one's own body from attack. Often pairs with 术 ('art'), 用品 ('item'), or 术.
noun
(verb-object) to defend oneselfself-defense
Examples
- 防身。Tā cóng lái méi fáng shēn guò shēn.He has never defended himself.
- 防身。Tā xué le jǐ nián fáng shēn shù.She studied self-defense for a few years.
- 防身。Chū mén zuì hǎo dài yí jiàn fáng shēn yòng pǐn.It's best to bring a self-defense item when going out.
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