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盘踞

/ pánjù /
Strokes

Definition

to occupy illegally/to seize (territory)/to entrench (oneself)

Example

As a Verb

illegally or forcibly occupy; be entrenched in

1
hǎidào
海盗
pán
盘踞
xiǎodǎo
小岛
  

A gang of pirates were entrenched in the small island.

2
Pán
盘踞
yào
jīn

hold a key/strategic post