The story of 衛

guard, defend

衛 is composed of 行(walk, go) and 韋 (soft leather). 韋 depicts two feet walking around an enclosure, it has already had the meaning of guard or defense, while 行 emphasizes the act of going.

Vocabulary of 衛

  • 衛生 (hygiene)
  • 防衛 (defend)
  • 衛星 (satellite)

Classification

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