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HSK
7-9

self-defense

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

zi4wei4 zìwèi

Meaning


Primary

self-defense

Alternatives

self-defence

Mnemonic


自卫 Self-defense is the act of 卫 defending your 自 self from outward harm.

Usage


自卫 还击

fight in self-defense

自卫 战争

war of self-defense