yǎn

HSK 7-9
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Meaning of 掩护

掩护 means to provide (military) cover; to screen; to shield; to cover for someone; to provide secret protection. Pronounced yǎn hù. HSK 7-9.

  • to provide (military) cover; to screen
  • to shield; to cover for someone; to provide secret protection
  • cover; shelter; protective screen

Definitions & Examples

yíng
zhèng
miàn
jìn
gōng
 
èr
yíng
zài
yǎn
 

The first battalion is responsible for the frontal assault, while the second battalion provides cover on the flank.

duì
zài
pào
huǒ
de
yǎn
xià
chōng
jìn
le
jūn
zhèn
 

The commando team charged into the enemy position under the cover of artillery fire.

de
rèn
wu
shì
yǎn
zhǔ
duì
chè
tuì退
 

His mission was to cover the retreat of the main force.