Chinese
hànwèi
Meaning: to defend; to safeguard
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

捍衛
捍
衛
捍卫
捍
卫

Example sentences

Soldiers have a duty to defend the country's territory.
我們應該捍衛民主自由的價值。
我们应该捍卫民主自由的价值。
We should defend the values of democracy and freedom.
捍衛國土是軍人的天職。
捍卫国土是军人的天职。
Defending the national territory is the sacred duty of a soldier.

Usage Notes

To protect or guard something valuable, like rights or territory.

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