凭险作守 — “To defend a position by relying on advantageous or perilous terrain”
凭险作守 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to defend a position by relying on advantageous or perilous terrain”. To use natural defenses to hold one's ground. Literally, “Rely on peril to defend; defend by relying on strategic dangers”.
凭险作守 Pronunciation and Pinyin
凭险作守 Character Breakdown
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Open the tool →Questions about 凭险作守
What does 凭险作守 mean?
凭险作守 (píng xiǎn zuò shǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to defend a position by relying on advantageous or perilous terrain”.
How do you pronounce 凭险作守?
凭险作守 is pronounced píng xiǎn zuò shǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 凭险作守 literally mean?
Literally, 凭险作守 means “Rely on peril to defend; defend by relying on strategic dangers”. It is used to mean “to defend a position by relying on advantageous or perilous terrain”.
What is the Chinese definition of 凭险作守?
凭：靠着。凭依地势险要而坚守