xiǎnguān

险关

Word · NounTraditional險關

strategic pass; dangerous pass

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

strategic pass; dangerous mountain pass; narrow defile

Refers to a narrow passage through mountains or a fortified point that is strategically vital and easy to defend but difficult to attack. Often used in military or geographical contexts.

Chuǎng闯
guò过
xiǎn险
guān关
 。

To break through a strategic pass.

Qián前
fāng方
shì是
yī一
chù处
xiǎn险
guān关
 ,
yì易
shǒu守
nán难
gōng攻
 。

Ahead lies a strategic pass that is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

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Shǒu守
zhù住
le了
xiǎn险
guān关
 ,
jiù就
dǎng挡
zhù住
le了
dí敌
rén人
de的
qù去
lù路
 。

By holding the strategic pass, they blocked the enemy's path.