捍卫

hàn wèi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to defend
2. to safeguard

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

to infringe on

捍卫权利 vs 侵犯权利

Related words

1 item

to defend

维护多用于维持关系或秩序

Synonyms

2 items

to protect

保护基本权益 vs 捍卫国家主权

to guard

守卫边疆与捍卫领土含义接近

Usage notes

Common mistakes

捍卫强调采取行动抵抗侵害，比“保护”更正式且带有斗争色彩，口语中较少使用。

Formality

捍卫多见于政论、法律或宣誓场合，如“捍卫法律尊严”。

Example Sentences

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我们必须捍卫自己的权利。

We must defend our rights.

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Words Containing 捍卫

proponent

Child Words of 捍卫

to ward off (a blow)

to guard