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营垒

Word · NounTraditional營壘

military fortifications; camp; faction

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

military camp and its surrounding fortifications; encampment; stronghold

formal

Refers to physical military installations, defensive walls, and fortified positions. Often used in historical or military contexts.

Shì士
bīng兵
men们
jiā加
gù固
le了
yíng营
lěi垒
 ,
zhǔn准
bèi备
yíng迎
jiē接
dí敌
rén人
de的
jìn进
gōng攻
 。

The soldiers strengthened the fortifications, preparing to meet the enemy's attack.

Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
chéng城
de的
yíng营
lěi垒
bǎo保
cún存
de得
fēi非
cháng常
wán完
hǎo好
 。

The military fortifications of this ancient city are very well preserved.

2.

noun

camp; faction; side (in a conflict, debate, or ideological struggle)

formal

Metaphorical extension referring to political, ideological, or social groups with shared interests or positions. Often used in political and historical contexts.

Tā他
jiān坚
dìng定
de地
zhàn站
zài在
gé革
mìng命
yíng营
lěi垒
yī一
biān边
 。

He firmly stood on the side of the revolutionary camp.

Liǎng两
dà大
yíng营
lěi垒
zhī之
jiān间
de的
duì对
lì立
rì日
yì益
jiān尖
ruì锐
 。

The opposition between the two major factions is becoming increasingly sharp.

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Yíng营
lěi垒
fēn分
míng明
 ,
hù互
bù不
tuǒ妥
xié协
 。

The camps are clearly divided, with neither side willing to compromise.