盘踞 (pán jù) — to illegally occupy (territory), to entrench oneself
Definition
盘踞 is a formal/literary verb for forcibly occupying and holding a place over time — usually hostile forces (rebels, bandits, enemies, crime syndicates), not legitimate authority. Stronger and more written than the everyday 占领.
verb
to illegally occupy (territory)to entrench oneself
Examples
- 盘踞。Tǔ fěi pán jù zài shān lǐ.Bandits entrenched themselves in the mountains.
- 盘踞。Zhè ge zǔ zhī yǐ jīng pán jù gāi shì duō nián.This organization has been entrenched in the city for many years.
- 盘踞。Dí rén pán jù zài jiān gù de bǎo lěi lǐ.The enemy occupied the strong fortress.
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