增援 (zēng yuán) — to reinforce (by sending additional personnel or resources)
Definition
A military term meaning to send additional troops or resources to strengthen a position. Used mostly in formal/written contexts such as news reports and official statements.
verb
to reinforce (by sending additional personnel or resources)
Examples
- 增援，。Qián fāng xū yào zēng yuán, wǒ men dé gǎn jǐn chū fā.The front line needs reinforcements—we have to leave immediately.
- ，。Jǐng chá zēng le yuán, hěn kuài jiù kòng zhì zhù le jú miàn.The police sent reinforcements and quickly brought the situation under control.
- 增援。Zǒng bù jué dìng zài pài yí gè lián qù zēng yuán.Headquarters decided to send another company to reinforce.
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