自
卫

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The word 自卫 is formed by combining the character 自, meaning "self", with the character 卫, meaning "to defend"; together they create a compound where 自 modifies 卫 to specify that the defending action is performed by and for oneself, resulting in the meaning "self-defense".

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学习自卫很重要。

Xuéxí zìwèi hěn zhòngyào.

Learning self-defense is very important.

他用手臂进行自卫。

Tā yòng shǒubì jìnxíng zìwèi.

He used his arms to defend himself.

在危险时，自卫是必要的。

Zài wēixiǎn shí, zìwèi shì bìyào de.

In times of danger, self-defense is necessary.

法律允许公民在受到攻击时自卫。

Fǎlǜ yǔnxǔ gōngmín zài shòudào gōngjī shí zìwèi.

The law allows citizens to defend themselves when attacked.

经过专业的自卫训练，她能够有效地保护自己。

Jīngguò zhuānyè de zìwèi xùnliàn, tā nénggòu yǒuxiào de bǎohù zìjǐ.

After professional self-defense training, she can effectively protect herself.

Word Definition - 自卫

zì wèi to defend oneself; self-defense

Individual Character Details

自 zì
卫 wèi, wèi