No. 1,639 in Chinese
纵队
"纵队" means "column" or "formation in a longitudinal line."
In a sentence
士兵们排成纵队，整齐地步入操场。
The soldiers formed a column and marched neatly into the playground.
In this sentence, '纵队' refers to a formation of people in multiple rows oriented one behind another, emphasizing their alignment in depth rather than width.
在战争中，纵队常用于快速机动和突袭。
During warfare, columns are often utilized for rapid maneuvers and raids.
Here, '纵队' is used to describe a military tactic or organizational structure focusing on the strategic alignment for mobility and operational efficiency.
他加入了登山队的纵队，一起开始了攀登。
He joined the climbing team's column and began the ascent together.
In this context, '纵队' describes the arrangement of a group undertaking a structured activity, highlighting the orderly fashion of their setup.
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