Definition
This is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning 'to protect one's home and defend one's country.' It is frequently used in patriotic or military contexts to express a strong commitment to safeguarding one's family and homeland. The literal meaning is straightforward, but the phrase carries a powerful emotional and patriotic tone, often appearing in slogans, speeches, and historical narratives about national defense.
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to protect one's home and defend one's countryto safeguard one's homeland
Examples
- ，保家卫国，。Zài zhànzhēng niándài, xǔduō shìbīng wèi guójiā bǎo jiā wèi guó, xīshēng le zìjǐ de shēngmìng.During wartime, many soldiers sacrificed their lives to protect their homes and defend the country.
- 保家卫国，。Měi gè gōngmín dōu yǒu zérèn bǎo jiā wèi guó, wéihù guójiā de ānquán.Every citizen has the responsibility to protect their home and defend the country, and to safeguard national security.
- 保家卫国。Zhè bù diànyǐng jiǎngshù le yí gè bǎo jiā wèi guó de gǎnrén gùshì.This movie tells a touching story of protecting one's home and defending the country.
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