布阵

佈陣

bùzhèn

verb #26,915

Meanings

1 to deploy troops
2 to arrange a battle formation
3 to set up a strategy

Characters

to spread; to arrange; to deploy

battle formation; position; array

Examples

将军亲自布阵，准备迎战。

Jiāngjūn qīnzì bùzhèn, zhǔnbèi yíngzhàn.

The general personally arranged the formation in preparation for battle.

球队教练在赛前仔细布阵。

Qiúduì jiàoliàn zài sài qián zǐxì bùzhèn.

The team coach carefully set up the formation before the match.

Tips

usage

布阵 comes from military strategy and now also applies figuratively to sports tactics, business competition, or any situation involving deliberate positioning of forces or players.

Stroke Order

布 bù

阵 zhèn