yào

common
noun

Meaning of 要地

要地 means strategic location; vital place (esp. military); prominent position; influential status. Pronounced yào dì.

  • strategic location; vital place (esp. military)
  • prominent position; influential status

Definitions & Examples

zhōu
shì
shǐ
shàng
de
jūn
shì
yào
 

Xuzhou is a historically significant military strategic location.

Zhè
zuò
chéng
shì
shì
tōng
wǎng
běi
fāng
de
jiāo
tōng
yào
 

This city is a vital transportation hub leading to the north.

men
shǒu
zhù
zhè
zhàn
lüè
yào
 

We must hold on to this strategic position.