HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
卫 — to guard, to protect
- Reading
- wèi
- Meaning
- to guard, to protect
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
卫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is wèi and it means to guard, to protect. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
卫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 卫生 (hygiene, health), 保卫 (defend, safeguard,保衛) and 卫星 (satellite).
Chinese words containing 卫
Frequently asked questions
What does 卫 mean in Chinese?
卫 means to guard, to protect in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 卫 read?
卫 is read wèi. Reading it inside real words — 卫生 and 保卫 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 卫 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 卫 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 卫 in a word?
A common word containing 卫 is 卫生 (wèishēng) — "hygiene, health". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 卫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 卫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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