Meaning and Usage
"自卫" (zìwèi) means "self-defense" or "to defend oneself." It is used both in personal contexts, such as protecting oneself from physical harm, and in political or national contexts, referring to a country's right to defend its sovereignty.
Common Collocations
- 自卫能力 (self-defense ability): refers to one's skill or capacity to protect oneself.
- 自卫措施 (self-defense measures): actions taken to protect oneself or a group.
- 自卫权 (right of self-defense): often used in legal or international relations contexts.
Usage Notes
When using 自卫 in conversation, it often implies an active response to a threat rather than passive avoidance. It can be physical, like fighting back, or legal/political, like defending rights. Avoid confusing 自卫 with 防御 (fángyù), which emphasizes defense or protection but can be more passive or strategic.
Register and Tone
The term is neutral and formal enough to be used in news reports, legal discussions, and everyday speech about personal safety.
Meaning and Usage
"自卫" (zìwèi) means "self-defense" or "to defend oneself." It is used both in personal contexts, such as protecting oneself from physical harm, and in political or national contexts, referring to a country's right to defend its sovereignty.
Common Collocations
- 自卫能力 (self-defense ability): refers to one's skill or capacity to protect oneself.
- 自卫措施 (self-defense measures): actions taken to protect oneself or a group.
- 自卫权 (right of self-defense): often used in legal or international relations contexts.
Usage Notes
When using 自卫 in conversation, it often implies an active response to a threat rather than passive avoidance. It can be physical, like fighting back, or legal/political, like defending rights. Avoid confusing 自卫 with 防御 (fángyù), which emphasizes defense or protection but can be more passive or strategic.
Register and Tone
The term is neutral and formal enough to be used in news reports, legal discussions, and everyday speech about personal safety.
Meaning and Usage
"自卫" (zìwèi) means "self-defense" or "to defend oneself." It is used both in personal contexts, such as protecting oneself from physical harm, and in political or national contexts, referring to a country's right to defend its sovereignty.
Common Collocations
- 自卫能力 (self-defense ability): refers to one's skill or capacity to protect oneself.
- 自卫措施 (self-defense measures): actions taken to protect oneself or a group.
- 自卫权 (right of self-defense): often used in legal or international relations contexts.
Usage Notes
When using 自卫 in conversation, it often implies an active response to a threat rather than passive avoidance. It can be physical, like fighting back, or legal/political, like defending rights. Avoid confusing 自卫 with 防御 (fángyù), which emphasizes defense or protection but can be more passive or strategic.
Register and Tone
The term is neutral and formal enough to be used in news reports, legal discussions, and everyday speech about personal safety.