Definition
自卫 (zì wèi) means 'to defend oneself' specifically against a physical attack — it's about protecting your own body or safety. 保卫 (bǎo wèi) is broader, meaning 'to safeguard' a person, place, or thing (e.g., one's country), while 防卫 (fáng wèi) is a more formal, general term for 'to defend against attack' that can apply to military or legal contexts.
verb
to defend oneself
Easily confused
- 滋味zī wèisound-aliketaste, flavor
Examples
- 自卫。Tā xuéhuì le rúhé zì wèi.He learned how to defend himself.
- ，自卫。Zài wēixiǎn qíngkuàng xià, zì wèi shì hěn zhòngyào de.In dangerous situations, self-defense is very important.
- 自卫。Tā jīngguò xùnliàn hòu kěyǐ hěnhǎo de zì wèi.After training, she can defend herself well.
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