阵
battle formation; position; surname; measure word
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesnoun
battle formation; combat array
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts related to ancient warfare, military tactics.
The troops lined up in strict formation, ready to meet the enemy's attack.
A long snake formation was once deployed in this valley.
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There are many records of formation changes in ancient military treatises.
Zhuge Liang once designed the Eight Trigrams Formation to repel enemy troops.
The formation on the battlefield directly affects combat effectiveness.
noun
position; battlefield
Used in military contexts or figurative scenarios.
The soldiers held their ground on the frontline and would not retreat an inch.
We must hold our position in technology and break through core technical bottlenecks.
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He has cultivated the educational frontline for more than 30 years.
The assault team quickly captured the enemy's forward position.
Doctors stuck to their positions on the anti-epidemic front.
noun
surname Zhen
Used as a family name.
Professor Zhen is a well-known scholar at our university.
I know an elderly gentleman with the family name Zhen.
measure word
for a period of time
informalUsed with the suffix 儿 in colloquial speech, describes a span of time.
I've been so busy these days that I haven't had time to rest.
Back then, he lived in the countryside, away from the city noise.
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He was sick for a while and has now recovered.
The weather has been changing very quickly these days, everyone should pay attention to keeping warm.
I've been preparing for the final exams these days.
measure word
for a burst of action/sensation
Used to describe sudden, short-lived events, actions, or sensory experiences.
It rained a few times outside, and it stopped again now.
A gust of wind blew by, and the leaves rustled.
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He suddenly felt a sharp pain, crouched down clutching his stomach.
A burst of warm applause rang out in the auditorium.
A burst of arguing came from the next room.