Definition
防身 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to defend oneself' or 'self-defense'. As a separable verb, you can insert elements between 防 and 身, such as 防过身 (have defended oneself) or 防不了身 (unable to defend oneself). It can also function as a noun, e.g. 防身术 (self-defense skills).
n./v.o.
(verb-object) to defend oneself
noun
self-defense
Examples
- 防身。Tā cónglái 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。Chūmén zuìhǎo dài yí jiàn fáng shēn yòngpǐn.It's best to bring a self-defense item when going out.
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