No. 7,828 in Chinese
险要
Dangerous and strategically important.
In a sentence
这个山区地形险要，行路十分不便。
The terrain in this mountainous area is treacherous, making travel very inconvenient.
险要 in this sentence expresses the steepness and danger inherent in the geography of the mountainous area, highlighting the challenge it poses for travelers.
古代城堡常选址于险要的地势以便于防御。
Ancient castles were often situated in strategically challenging locations to aid in defense.
险要 here describes the advantageous and strategically challenging aspect of particular terrains useful for defensive purposes.
敌军企图占领我们的险要据点，但被成功击退。
The enemy troops tried to seize our strategically critical stronghold but were successfully repelled.
险要 in this sentence refers to the strategic importance and defensibility of the stronghold in a military context.
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