游弋 (yóu yì) — (v.) to cruise; to patrol (of naval vessels)

Definition

Formal/military term: warships or submarines cruising or patrolling a sea area. Implies purposeful presence (showing force, guarding waters), not casual sailing.

verb
(v.) to cruiseto patrol (of naval vessels)

Examples

  • 游弋
    Jūn jiàn zài hǎi shàng yóu yì, bǎo wèi guó jiā lǐng hǎi.
    The warship cruised at sea, protecting the nation's territorial waters.
  • Qián tǐng zài shēn hǎi zhōng yóu yì, zhí xíng mì mì rèn wu.
    The submarine patrolled in the deep sea, carrying out a secret mission.
  • Jiàn duì zài tài píng yáng shàng yóu yì, xiǎn shì jūn shì shí lì.
    The fleet cruised on the Pacific, demonstrating military strength.

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