yǎn

common
verb
military

Meaning of 打掩护

打掩护 means to provide cover (for main forces); to engage the enemy on the flank or rear to protect the main unit; to cover up for (someone); to shield (wrongdoings); to harbor. Pronounced dǎ yǎn hù.

  • to provide cover (for main forces); to engage the enemy on the flank or rear to protect the main unit
  • to cover up for (someone); to shield (wrongdoings); to harbor

Definitions & Examples

Zhǔ
duì
jìn
gōng
shí
 
duì
yǎn
 

When the main force attacks, the flank units are responsible for providing cover.

shǒu
yǎn
 
ràng
duì
yǒu
ān
quán
chè
 

The sniper provided covering fire, allowing teammates to withdraw safely.

men
xiān
chè
 
liú
xià
lái
yǎn
 

You retreat first; I'll stay behind to provide cover.