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Expressing "to guard or be stationed" with 驻守 (zhùshǒu)
Structure
Person/Force + 驻守 + Place
Explanation
The verb 驻守 (zhùshǒu) means "to guard" or "to be stationed at a post," emphasizing the protective or defensive role of those positioned at a location. It is similar to 驻扎 but places greater emphasis on the guarding and defending aspect.
Examples
士兵们日夜驻守在哨所，保卫边疆安全。
shìbīngmen rìyè zhùshǒu zài shàosuǒ, bǎowèi biānjiāng ānquán.
The soldiers guard the outpost day and night to protect the border's security.
这支部队负责驻守桥梁和重要通道。
zhè zhī bùduì fùzé zhùshǒu qiáoliáng hé zhòngyào tōngdào.
This unit is responsible for guarding bridges and important passages.
他在那个偏远的边防站驻守了整整五年。
tā zài nàgè piānyuǎn de biānfáng zhàn zhùshǒu le zhěngzhěng wǔ nián.
He was stationed at that remote border post for a full five years.
士兵们日夜驻守在哨所，保卫边疆安全。
Shìbīngmen rìyè zhùshǒu zài shàosuǒ, bǎowèi biānjiāng ānquán.
The soldiers guard the outpost day and night, protecting the security of the border.
这支部队负责驻守桥梁和重要通道。
Zhè zhī bùduì fùzé zhùshǒu qiáoliáng hé zhòngyào tōngdào.
This unit is responsible for guarding bridges and important passages.
他在那个偏远的边防站驻守了整整五年。
Tā zài nàge piānyuǎn de biānfáng zhàn zhùshǒu le zhěngzhěng wǔ nián.
He was stationed at that remote border defense post for a full five years.