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阵地
zhèndì
Description
"阵地"本来是打仗的时候军队守着的地方。
"阵地" originally referred to the place where troops defended during a battle.
现在也可以用来说一个人努力守护的地方或者领域。
Now it can also be used to describe a place or field that a person strives to protect.
Meanings
阵地zhèndì
military position; battlefield front held by troops
士兵们守住了阵地。
The soldiers held their position.
阵地zhèndì
a field or domain one defends or fights for
课堂是老师的重要阵地。
The classroom is an important stronghold for the teacher.
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Notes
- Etymology
阵 (battle formation) + 地 (ground/place), literally 'battle ground'.
- Nuance
often figurative, meaning a position or cause one works hard to protect.
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