military flank; wing
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Meanings
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military flank; wing (of a troop formation)
Specific military terminology referring to the left and right sides of a troop formation during combat. Also called 侧翼.
Jiā加
qiáng强
zuǒ左
yì翼
cè侧
de的
fáng防
shǒu守
。
Strengthen the defense of the left flank.
Yòu右
yì翼
cè侧
zāo遭
dào到
le了
dí敌
rén人
de的
gōng攻
jī击
。
The right flank came under enemy attack.
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Zhù注
yì意
bǎo保
hù护
bù部
duì队
de的
liǎng两
yì翼
cè侧
。
Pay attention to protecting both flanks of the unit.