背水阵 bèishuǐzhèn last stand Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 背 bèi verb to turn away from to turn one's back; to move away from; to leave or desert水 shuǐ noun river (bound form) a river; waterways or water routes阵 陣 zhèn noun battle array The disposition or formation of troops; a battle front or position.