Definition
先遣 is a verb or attributive adjective meaning 'to send in advance' or 'advance (team/party)'. It's used in military, expedition, or project contexts to describe a small group that goes ahead of the main force to prepare, scout, or establish a base. You'll see it in compounds like 先遣队 (advance team) or 先遣部队 (advance troops).
verb
to send in advance
v./attr.
(attributive) advancevanguard
Examples
- 先遣。Zhǐhuībù xiān qiǎn le yì zhī xiǎo fēnduì qù zhēnchá.The command sent a small advance team to scout.
- 先遣。xiān qiǎn bùduì yǐjīng chūfā le.The advance troops have already set out.
- 先遣。Dēngshān duì pài chū le xiān qiǎn rényuán xúnzhǎo zuì jiā lùxiàn.The mountaineering team sent advance personnel to find the best route.
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