Definition
右卫 is a historical Chinese military term referring to the 'Right Guard' — one of the imperial guard units in various dynasties (especially Tang and Ming). It's a proper noun from classical administrative/military organization, not used in modern everyday Chinese. You'll encounter it in historical texts, period dramas, or discussions of ancient military structure.
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(historical) Right Guard (imperial guard unit)
Examples
- 右卫。Táng dài de yòu wèi fùzé bǎowèi huánggōng de ānquán.The Right Guard of the Tang Dynasty was responsible for protecting the imperial palace.
- 右卫。Tā zài xiǎoshuō lǐ shì yòu wèi de yī míng jiànglǐng.In the novel, he is a general of the Right Guard.
- 右卫。Míng dài yòu wèi de biānzhì yǔ Táng dài yǒu suǒ bùtóng.The organization of the Right Guard in the Ming Dynasty differed from that of the Tang.
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