守卫 (shǒu wèi) — to guard, to defend
Definition
A more formal, written register verb for 'to guard / defend' (territory, gate, homeland). 保卫 is broader 'to defend/defend' (people, cause, country); 保护 is everyday 'to protect'.
verb
to guardto defend
Examples
- 守卫。Shì bīng men zài mén kǒu shǒu wèi zhe.The soldiers are guarding the gate.
- 守卫。Tā men yīng yǒng dì shǒu wèi le zhè zuò qiáo.They bravely defended this bridge.
- 守卫。Wǒ men yào shǒu wèi zì jǐ de jiā yuán.We must guard our own homeland.
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