to reconnoiter; scout; sentry
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to scout; to reconnoiter; to reconnoitre
literaryA classical military term referring to the act of scouting or patrolling to gather intelligence on the enemy. Rarely used in modern, non-literary contexts.
Jiāng将
jūn军
pài派
chū出
yī一
zhī支
xiǎo小
duì队
qù去
chì斥
hòu候
dí敌
jūn军
de的
dòng动
xiàng向
。
The general sent out a squad to reconnoiter the enemy's movements.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
zhàn战
zhēng争
zhōng中
，
chì斥
hòu候
shì是
huò获
qǔ取
qíng情
bào报
de的
guān关
jiàn键
。
In ancient warfare, scouting was key to obtaining intelligence.
noun
scout; sentry; patrol
literaryRefers to the soldier or unit whose duty is to scout. A formal, historical term.
Qián前
fāng方
de的
chì斥
hòu候
chuán传
huí回
le了
zuì最
xīn新
de的
xiāo消
xi息
。
The scout at the front line sent back the latest message.
Tā他
céng曾
zài在
jūn军
zhōng中
dān担
rèn任
chì斥
hòu候
。
He once served as a scout in the army.
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Chì斥
hòu候
men们
xū需
yào要
jù具
bèi备
jí极
qiáng强
de的
guān观
chá察
hé和
shēng生
cún存
néng能
lì力
。
Scouts need to have extremely strong observation and survival skills.