shǒu wèi
guard
The Chinese word '守卫' is used in a similar context as the English word 'guard'. It refers to a person who protects a place, object, or another person, and can be used in both physical and abstract contexts. For example, it could mean a security guard, or metaphorically speaking, someone protecting their interests or beliefs.
Shǒuwèi zài ménkǒu zhàngǎng.
The guard is standing at the door.
This sentence is about the guard (守卫) standing at the door as part of his job duty.
Shǒuwèi zhèngzài jiǎnchá tā de gōngzuò.
The guard is checking his work.
In this sentence, the guard (守卫) is in the process of checking his work.
Néng qǐng nǐ jiào shǒuwèi ma?
Can you call the guard?
This is a question asking someone else to call the guard (守卫).
Shǒuwèi zài chǔlǐ yīgè wèntí.
The guard is handling a problem.
This sentence is about the guard (守卫) actively dealing with a problem he has encountered.
Nǐ jiàn guò nàgè shǒuwèi ma?
Have you seen that guard?
This is a question asking if someone has previously seen the guard (守卫) mentioned.
Shǒuwèi zhèngzài zuò tā de gōngzuò.
The guard is doing his job.
In this sentence, the guard (守卫) is currently performing his work or duties.
Shǒuwèi xūyào xīn de zhìfú.
The guard needs a new uniform.
This sentence indicates that the guard (守卫) requires a new uniform for his work.
Shǒuwèi zài kàn jiānkòng shèxiàngtóu.
The guard is watching the surveillance camera.
This sentence describes the guard (守卫) actively watching the feed from the surveillance camera.
Qǐngwèn nǐ néng zhǎodào shǒuwèi ma?
Excuse me, can you find the guard?
This is a polite question asking if someone can locate the guard (守卫).
Wǒ shì gōngyuán de shǒuwèi.
I am a guard of the park.
In this sentence, the speaker identifies himself as a guard (守卫) of the park.