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先遣 (xiān qiǎn) — (verb) to send in advance; (attributive) advance, vanguard

Definition

Almost always appears as a set modifier meaning 'advance, vanguard' — as in 先遣部队 ('advance troops') or 先遣人员 ('advance personnel'). It is itself a verb-noun compound, not used as a standalone verb in modern usage.

verb
to send in advance(attributive) advancevanguard

Examples

  • 先遣。
    Zhǐ huī bù xiān qiǎn le yì zhī xiǎo fēn duì qù zhēn chá.
    The command sent a small advance team to scout.
  • 先遣。
    xiān qiǎn Bù duì yǐ jīng chū fā le.
    The advance troops have already set out.
  • 先遣。
    Dēng shān duì pài chū le xiān qiǎn rén yuán xún zhǎo zuì jiā lù xiàn.
    The mountaineering team sent advance personnel to find the best route.

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