扼喉抚背 èhóufǔbèi to occupy key points Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 扼 è to guard to guard or control a strategic position; to hold a pass喉 hóu noun throat (bound form) throat; larynx; often referred to as 喉咙 hóulóng or 喉头 hóutóu抚 撫 fǔ to press (literary) to press or hold with the hand; to grip (as a sword hilt)背 bèi noun back the back of a person or animal