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防卫 (fáng wèi): to defend; defensive; defense

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to defend; defensive; defense
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to defend
  • defensive
  • defense

Chinese explanation

  • 指为了保护自己或他人免受攻击、伤害或侵犯而采取的行动,通常带有被动应对的性质。例如:正当防卫、防卫过当。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

to protect

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Example sentences

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Tall, thick walls were built around the castle to defend against enemy attacks.

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In the final minutes of the match, the team defended with all their might and ultimately preserved their lead.

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When a stranger approached, the dog immediately pricked up its ears and assumed a defensive posture.

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As border guards, their duty is to defend the border and prevent any illegal intrusion.

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Network security software can defend against viruses and hacker attacks, protecting your personal information.

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Facing fierce enemy attacks, the soldiers bravely defended without retreating a single step.

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