hòu
wèi

common
noun

Meaning of 后卫

后卫 means rear guard; troops covering the rear during a march; defender; back (in basketball, soccer, etc.). Pronounced hòu wèi.

  • rear guard; troops covering the rear during a march
  • defender; back (in basketball, soccer, etc.)

Definitions & Examples

Hòu
wèi
duì
yǎn
zhǔ
chè
tuì退
 

The rear guard is responsible for covering the main force's retreat.

Zhēn
chá
lián
dān
rèn
zhè
xíng
jūn
de
hòu
wèi
 

The reconnaissance company is serving as the rear guard for this march.

Hòu
wèi
bǎo
chí
jǐng
 
fáng
zhǐ
rén
zhuī
 

The rear guard must remain vigilant to prevent enemy pursuit.