zhèn

verb
common

Meaning of 压阵

压阵 means to bring up the rear; to march at the end of a formation; to steady the formation; to provide backbone; (figurative) to anchor a team or situation at a critical moment. Pronounced yā zhèn.

  • to bring up the rear; to march at the end of a formation
  • to steady the formation; to provide backbone; (figurative) to anchor a team or situation at a critical moment

Definitions & Examples

zhèn
yǎn
jiā
tuō
xiǎn
 

He brought up the rear to cover everyone's escape.

Lián
zhǎng
mìng
lìng
pái
zhèn
 
què
bǎo
quán
lián
ān
quán
chè
 

The company commander ordered the first platoon to bring up the rear, ensuring the safe withdrawal of the entire company.