bin1 fong4邊防边防
Jyutpingbin1 fong4
Yalebīn fòhng
Definition
Border defense; the military forces and strategies deployed at a national border to prevent foreign invasion.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or news contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It refers specifically to the military or strategic aspects of protecting a border, rather than the physical border itself, which would be referred to as 邊境.
Examples
It is very tough for them to work in border defence.
Have the border defence troops already stepped up their vigilance?
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