Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

to guard; to protect; to defend; (surname)

Chinese: 保卫、守护。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “wei” becomes a different word in each tone. 卫 is the 4th tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 卫生wèi shēnghygienic; sanitary; hygiene; sanitation
  • 卫生间wèi shēng jiānbathroom; toilet; WC
  • 卫星wèi xīng(aerospace) satellite; (astronomy) satellite; moon
  • 保卫bǎo wèito defend; to safeguard
  • 捍卫hàn wèito defend; to uphold; to safeguard

Example Sentence

警卫站在大门口。Jǐng wèi zhàn zài dà mén kǒu.The guard stands at the gate.

警卫Jǐng wèito stand guard overzhànstationzàiat大门dà ménthe Doors, US rock bandkǒumouth