防线

防線

fángxiàn

noun #9,481

Measure Word

一道防线 dào

Meanings

1 defensive line
2 line of defense

Characters

to defend; to guard

Examples

敌人突破了我们的防线。

Dírén tūpò le wǒmen de fángxiàn.

The enemy broke through our defensive line.

这支球队的防线很稳固。

Zhè zhī qiúduì de fángxiàn hěn wěngù.

This team's defensive line is very solid.

我们必须守住最后一道防线。

Wǒmen bìxū shǒuzhù zuìhòu yī dào fángxiàn.

We must hold the last line of defense.

Tips

usage

防线 is used in military, sports, and figurative contexts. 心理防线 (xīnlǐ fángxiàn) means 'psychological defenses.' The measure word is 道 (dào), as in 一道防线 (a line of defense).

Stroke Order

防 fáng

线 xiàn