护卫 (hù wèi) — to guard, to protect (in a formal or security context)
Definition
Formal verb for 'to guard / protect' a person, place, or object in a security or military context — more serious than 保护, which is used for everyday 'protect' (protect the environment, protect children).
verb
to guardto protect (in a formal or security context)
Examples
- 护卫。Shì bīng men hù wèi zhe zhòng yào rén wù.The soldiers are guarding the important person.
- 护卫。Tā men rì yè hù wèi zhe zhè zuò dà qiáo.They guard this bridge day and night.
- 护卫，。Jǐng chá hù wèi zhe xiàn chǎng, bú ràng rèn hé rén kào jìn.The police are guarding the scene, not letting anyone approach.
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