strategic location; important position
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
strategic location; vital place (esp. military)
Refers to geographically important locations, often with military significance.
Xú徐
zhōu州
shì是
lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
de的
jūn军
shì事
yào要
dì地
。
Xuzhou is a historically significant military strategic location.
Zhè这
zuò座
chéng城
shì市
shì是
tōng通
wǎng往
běi北
fāng方
de的
jiāo交
tōng通
yào要
dì地
。
This city is a vital transportation hub leading to the north.
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Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
shǒu守
zhù住
zhè这
gè个
zhàn战
lüè略
yào要
dì地
。
We must hold on to this strategic position.
noun
prominent position; influential status
literaryLiterary or formal usage describing someone holding high rank or influence.
Tā他
shēn身
chù处
yào要
dì地
，
shǒu手
wò握
zhòng重
quán权
。
He holds a prominent position with great power in his hands.
Yóu由
yú于
shēn身
chù处
yào要
dì地
，
tā他
de的
yī一
jǔ举
yī一
dòng动
dōu都
bèi备
shòu受
guān关
zhù注
。
Because of his influential position, his every move is closely watched.
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Suī虽
shēn身
chù处
yào要
dì地
，
dàn但
tā他
shǐ始
zhōng终
bǎo保
chí持
qiān谦
xùn逊
。
Although he holds a high position, he always remains humble.