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to garrison

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

zhu4shou3 • zhùshǒu

Meaning


Primary

to garrison

Alternatives

garrison, garrisoned, garrisons, garrisoning, to be stationed, be stationed, stationed

Mnemonic


驻守 To garrison is to make troops 驻 be stationed at a certain area specifically so that it can be 守 guarded against potential attack.

Usage


军队 被 派去 驻守 山区。

The army was sent to garrison the mountainous area.

政府 增加 了 驻守 边防 的 人数。

The government increased the number of troops garrisoned at the border.

政府 已经 在 关口 驻守 了 军队。

The government has garrisoned the pass.