卫
defend; guard; place name
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to defend; to guard; to protect
Often used in military, security, or patriotic contexts.
The soldiers swore to defend the country to the death.
It is the army's duty to safeguard territorial sovereignty.
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This organization is dedicated to protecting the environment.
He was providing security for guests at the door.
We should stand up for justice.
noun
a garrison; a military post (in the Ming Dynasty); now used in place names
archaicHistorical term for a military garrison larger than a '所'. Survives in modern place names.
Weihaiwei is now a city in Shandong Province.
Tianjinwei is present-day Tianjin city.
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The character '卫' in this place name originates from the Ming Dynasty military system.
Historically, several garrisons were established in this area.
Jinshanwei is an ancient town in Shanghai.
noun
an ancient state during the Zhou Dynasty; located in parts of modern Hebei and Henan
archaicHistorical reference only.
The State of Wei was an important vassal state during the Spring and Autumn period.
Confucius once traveled among various states and visited the State of Wei.
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There are many records about the State of Wei in historical texts.
The capital of the State of Wei was initially at Zhaoge.
This allusion comes from a story about the State of Wei in the 'Zuo Zhuan'.
noun
a surname
My Chinese teacher's surname is Wei.
Wei Qing was a famous general during the Western Han Dynasty.
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Lady Wei was a famous calligrapher in ancient times.
May I ask your surname?—My humble surname is Wei.
In our company, Manager Wei is in charge of the marketing department.