屯
gather; store; station troops; village
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to gather; to accumulate; to store up
Used for collecting or storing resources, supplies, or people.
Farmers store up grain after the autumn harvest.
This company has accumulated a large amount of raw materials.
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Squirrels store food in tree holes for winter.
We need to stock up on some emergency supplies.
Gathering grass and storing grain was an important measure for ancient armies to prepare for war.
verb
to station (troops); to quarter
formalSpecifically refers to the military action of placing troops in a location.
Large troops are stationed along the border line.
The general decided to station troops in the valley.
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This unit has been stationed here for three years.
Ancient border defense forces often garrisoned and cultivated the frontier.
The imperial court ordered heavy troops to be stationed at the fortress.
noun
village (used in place names)
neutralUsed specifically as a component in village names in China.
Huanggutun is located in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province.
We are going to visit Xiaotun Village in Henan Province.
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Although this village is small, the scenery is very beautiful.
All the villagers in Wangjiatun have the surname Wang.
Many place names with "tun" are marked on the map.