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據險

简据险 · 繁據險

Mandarin · pinyin jù xiǎn

to rely on natural barriers (for one's defense)

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据: jù · to occupy, take possession of; a base, position
险: xiǎn · narrow pass, strategic point

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4–3 · ju4 xian3

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