卫 Stroke Order — How to Write 卫
卫 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 乛, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
卫 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 乛 + 1 more stroke
卫 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wèi
Meanings of 卫 in Chinese
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wèi卫
To protect, guard, or defend; often used in contexts like defending a title (卫冕), or safeguarding a system/belief (卫道).
运动员们全力以赴，成功卫冕了冠军头衔
The athletes went all out and successfully defended their championship title.
Refers to a guard or defender, a person whose duty is to protect or maintain security, as in a security guard (警卫) or a defender in sports (后卫).
大楼的警卫很负责任
The building's security guard is very responsible.
In ancient times, 'wèi' (卫) was an archaic term for a donkey.
老农牵着一头小卫，慢悠悠地走回家
The old farmer led a small donkey, slowly walking home.
A historical term referring to a military garrison during the Ming Dynasty, later primarily used in place names.
这个小镇过去曾是一个重要的海防卫。
This small town used to be an important coastal defense garrison.
A vassal state during the Zhou dynasty in ancient China.
卫国是周朝时期建立的一个古老诸侯国。
The State of Wei was an ancient vassal state established during the Zhou Dynasty.
Common Words and Phrases with 卫
1
guard; sentry
卫兵笔直地站在门口，守护着重要的文件。
The guard stood straight at the door, protecting important documents.
2
Acropolis, a fortified high part of a city or region, often serving as a place of refuge.
雅典卫城是古代希腊建筑的杰作，每年吸引着数百万游客前来参观。
The Acropolis of Athens is a masterpiece of ancient Greek architecture, attracting millions of visitors each year.
3
to defend traditional moral principles or an orthodox ideology/doctrine (often with a derogatory connotation); to uphold Confucian orthodoxy
那位评论家常被视为卫道者，因为他总是坚持传统诗歌的严格形式，批判自由诗的兴起。
That critic is often regarded as a traditionalist or a defender of old ways, as he always insists on the strict forms of classical poetry and criticizes the emergence of free verse.
4
An apologist or champion for a belief, cause, or institution, particularly referring to one who defends Christianity.
他是一位卫道士，总是致力于维护传统手工艺的价值和传承。
He is an apologist, always dedicated to upholding the value and heritage of traditional craftsmanship.
5
A squad of bodyguards or armed escorts responsible for guard duties.
博物馆的卫队严密地看守着珍贵的文物，确保它们的安全
The museum's guard unit closely watches the valuable artifacts, ensuring their safety.
6
To protect and take care of; to guard and look after.
作为一名尽职的保姆，她细致入微地卫顾着孩子们的日常起居和安全
As a conscientious nanny, she meticulously guarded and cared for the children's daily routines and safety.
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to defend a title; to retain the championship
这支篮球队在去年的联赛中夺冠，今年他们将努力卫冕
This basketball team won the league last year, and this year they will strive to defend their title.
9
Hygiene and sanitation, referring to cleanliness and practices that protect health and prevent disease.
保持良好的个人卫生习惯，有助于预防疾病的传播。
Maintaining good personal hygiene habits helps prevent the spread of diseases.
10
Toilet paper; a soft, absorbent paper used in bathrooms.
我们家的卫生纸用完了，我需要去商店买一些。
Our toilet paper ran out, I need to go to the store to buy some.
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to garrison; to guard or defend a place
卫戍部队驻守在城市边缘，负责维护当地的治安
The garrison troops are stationed on the city's outskirts, responsible for maintaining local public order.
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A military command responsible for the defense and security of a capital city.
为了保障这座重要城市的秩序与安全，专门设立了卫戍区
To ensure the order and security of this important city, a garrison command was specifically established.
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A celestial body or an artificial object that orbits a planet or other larger celestial body.
人造卫星在太空中收集数据，帮助我们更好地理解地球气候。
Artificial satellites collect data in space, helping us better understand Earth's climate.
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A city or town, often suburban, that is economically dependent on a larger metropolitan area.
随着交通日益便利，越来越的人选择在卫星城居住，到主城区工作。
With increasing convenience in transportation, more and more people choose to live in satellite cities and work in the main urban area.
More words with 卫
- hàn捍wèi卫To defend, guard, or protect.
- gǒng拱wèi卫to surround and protect
- gǎo搞wèi卫shēng生Clean up, Do the cleaning
- jǐn锦yī衣wèi卫Embroidered Uniform Guard, Jinyiwei
- shè摄wèi卫keep fit; maintain health
- shì侍wèi卫Guard, Bodyguard
- fù妇yòu幼wèi卫shēng生Maternal and Child Health
- bǎo保wèi卫defend, guard
- jǐng警wèi卫guard, sentry
- shǒu守wèi卫guard, defend
- fáng防wèi卫defense
- hòu后wèi卫defender, fullback
- hù护wèi卫guard, escort
- mén门wèi卫guard, doorman
- qián前wèi卫avant-garde, edgy
- zì自wèi卫self-defense
- wèi卫shēng生jiān间restroom, bathroom
- wèi卫shēng生qiú球mothball, naphthalene ball
- hù护wèi卫duì队guard, escort
- wèi卫guó国Defend the country, The State of Wey
Idioms with 卫
- guān官guān官xiāng相wèi卫Officials collude to protect each other
- yǐn引hǔ虎zì自wèi卫rely on evil for protection, only to be harmed
- bǎo保jiā家wèi卫guó国defend home and country
- chǔ楚yāo腰wèi卫bìn鬓slender waist and elegant hair of a beautiful woman
- fàng放hǔ虎zì自wèi卫release a tiger for self-defense
- fù富bǐ比táo陶wèi卫immensely wealthy
- jīng精wèi卫tián填hǎi海Unyielding will to overcome impossible odds
- méi没wèi卫yǐn饮yǔ羽shoot an arrow with immense power
- shǒu首wěi尾xiāng相wèi卫provide mutual aid and support
- yǐn引láng狼zì自wèi卫rely on evil to protect oneself
- chuī炊liáng粱kuà跨wèi卫Live a simple and frugal life
- kàn看shā杀wèi卫jiè玠admired to death
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Open the tool →Questions about 卫
What does 卫 mean in Chinese?
卫 (wèi) means “To protect, guard, or defend” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 卫?
卫 is pronounced wèi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 卫 have?
卫 has 3 strokes.
How do you write 卫?
卫 is written in 3 strokes, starting from the radical 乛. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 卫?
The radical of 卫 is 乛.