自卫

Traditional: 自衛

zì wèi

Dictionary entry

to defend oneself

What does 自卫 mean?

自卫 (zì wèi) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to defend oneself

2self-defense

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自zì(bound form) self; oneself · from; since 卫Wèisurname Wei · vassal state during the Zhou Dynasty (1066–221 BC), located in present-day Henan and Hebei Provinces

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How to pronounce 自卫

自卫

zì wèi

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