shù

common

Meaning of

戍 means to defend; to garrison (a border or outpost); surname Shu. Pronounced shù.

  • to defend; to garrison (a border or outpost)
  • surname Shu

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Definitions & Examples

dài
shì
bīng
cháng
nián
shù
biān
wài
 

Ancient soldiers guarded the borders to repel foreign invaders all year round.

Zhè
céng
shì
shù
shǒu
biān
jiāng
de
zhòng
yào
diǎn
 

This was once an important outpost for garrisoning the border areas.

Shù
wèi
jīng
chéng
de
jūn
duì
yán
zhèn
dài
 

The troops defending the capital stood ready for battle.

de
bèi
céng
fèng
mìng
shù
shǒu
西
běi
zhòng
zhèn
 

His ancestors were ordered to garrison the important northwestern town.

Shù
shǒu
rèn
jiān
 
yào
gāo
de
rèn
xīn
 

The garrison mission is arduous and requires a strong sense of responsibility.