in turns; alternately; by rotation
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1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
by turns; in rotation; alternately
formalUsed in formal or written contexts to describe rotating duties, shifts, or guard duties. Often appears in military, security, or logistical contexts.
Zhàn战
shì士
men们
gēng更
fān番
shǒu守
hù护
zhèn阵
dì地
。
The soldiers guarded the position in rotating shifts.
Zhòu昼
yè夜
gēng更
fān番
zhí值
bān班
，
què确
bǎo保
wàn万
wú无
yī一
shī失
。
They took turns on day and night shifts to ensure absolute safety.
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Liǎng两
duì队
gēng更
fān番
shàng上
zhèn阵
，
bǎo保
chí持
zhàn战
dòu斗
lì力
。
The two teams rotated into battle to maintain combat effectiveness.
Gēng更
fān番
shǒu守
hù护
guó国
bǎo宝
shì是
bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
bǎo保
ān安
de的
zhí职
zé责
。
Guarding the national treasures in rotating shifts is the duty of the museum security guards.