No. 6,019 in Chinese
守城
"守城" means "to defend a city."
In a sentence
将军指挥部队在城墙上守城,抵挡敌军进攻。
The general commands the troops to defend the city on the walls, repelling enemy attacks.
守城 in this sentence means defending the city, involving military activity to protect the city against external threats.
这座城市经过几次战争和守城行动后,依然屹立不倒。
This city, after several wars and defending activities, still stands strong.
守城 in this instance refers to the act of protecting or fortifying the city during conflicts.
每年的节日庆典上,市民们会通过表演节目回顾守城的英勇事迹。
During the annual festival, citizens perform programs to revisit the valiant acts of city defense.
守城 here highlights historical events or acts where defending the city was central, often commemorated or remembered.
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