guān​kǒu

juncture

关口 (關口) guān​kǒu
juncture noun
a critical point, stage, or turning point in a process

At the critical juncture of life and death, he made a brave decision.

pass noun
a strategic pass or gateway, especially in a mountain range or fortification

Shanhaiguan is one of the most famous passes on the Great Wall.

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6.01 per million

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