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Chinese dictionary
v.switch from the front line to the rear; relieve a garrison
她所在的军队马上就要调防。
The army unit she is in will soon be transferred.
Word usage
- Separable word"调" and "防" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
两个师什么时候调的防?
When did the two divisions relieve?
你们部队调过防吗?
Have your troops been relieved?