驻守 (zhù shǒu) — to garrison; to defend (a place)
Definition
A formal verb meaning to station forces and hold a position (often military or border). Implies long-term, ordered occupation rather than active combat.
verb
to garrisonto defend (a place)
Examples
- 驻守。Bù duì cháng qī zhù shǒu zài biān jìng dì qū.The troops have been garrisoned in the border area for a long time.
- 驻守。Zhè zuò gǔ chéng céng yóu jīng ruì shì bīng zhù shǒu.This ancient city was once defended by elite soldiers.
- 驻守。Tā men fèng mìng zhù shǒu zài zhòng yào gǎng kǒu.They were ordered to garrison at the important port.
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