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守卫
shǒuwèi
Description
守卫是保护一个地方或人的意思，也可以指做这个工作的人。
守卫 means to protect a place or person, and can also refer to the person doing this job.
我们常常在门口看到守卫，他们的工作是让大家安全。
We often see 守卫 at the door, and their job is to keep everyone safe.
Meanings
守卫shǒuwèi
to guard or protect a place
士兵守卫着城市的大门。
The soldiers guard the city gate.
守卫shǒuwèi
a guard; a person who guards
门口的守卫很认真。
The guard at the door is very attentive.
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Notes
- Etymology
守 (to guard, defend) + 卫 (to protect), two similar characters combined.
- Nuance
can be a verb (to guard) or a noun (the guard) depending on context.
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