侧翼 (cè) — (military) flank
Definition
A military term for the 'flank' — the left or right side of a formation, not the front or rear. Distinct from 翼 yì alone, which is broader ('wing; flank'), while 侧翼 specifies the side.
noun
(military) flank
Examples
- 侧翼。Dí rén de cè hěn bó ruò.The enemy's flank is very weak.
- 侧翼。Tā men cóng cè jìn gōng.They attacked from the flank.
- 侧翼。Wǒ men yào bǎo hù wǒ men de cè.We must protect our flank.
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