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捍卫 (hàn wèi): to defend; to uphold; to safeguard

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to defend; to uphold; to safeguard
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to defend
  • to uphold
  • to safeguard

Chinese explanation

  • 用行动或言语保护某人、某事物不受侵犯或攻击。常指保卫国家、权利、尊严、真理等重要的事物。

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Example sentences

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When someone spread rumors about the company, he did not hesitate to stand up and defend the company's reputation.

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In order to defend national sovereignty, the soldiers stood guard at the border day and night.

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That lawyer decided to defend the legal rights of the innocent defendant, even in the face of enormous pressure.

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At the academic conference, the young researcher bravely defended his own viewpoint and won the respect of his peers.

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