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扼喉抚背
è​hóu​fǔ​bèi

occupy key points

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
扼喉抚背 (扼喉撫背) è​hóu​fǔ​bèi
occupy key points
to occupy all key strategic points or control vital positions in a military context
strangle and press
to strangle the throat and press the back; the literal action of restraining someone from both sides

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