卫士 (wèi shì) — bodyguard; guard

Definition

卫士 (wèishì) means 'guard' or 'bodyguard' — a formal, written-style noun often used for state, presidential, or ceremonial guards. Colloquial for personal protection is 保镖; 卫士 sounds more official and institutional.

noun
bodyguardguard
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 卫士
    Tā shì yì míng sī rén wèi shì.
    He is a personal bodyguard.
  • 卫士
    Zǒng tǒng de wèi shì suí shí bǎo hù tā de ān quán.
    The president's bodyguard protects his safety at all times.
  • 卫士
    Zhè xiē wèi shì jīng guò yán gé xùn liàn, fēi cháng zhuān yè.
    These bodyguards have undergone strict training and are very professional.

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