Definition
岸防 is a compound noun meaning 'coastal defense' or 'shore defense' — the military strategy, infrastructure, and operations designed to protect a coastline from naval attack. It combines 岸 (shore/coast) and 防 (defense/protection). You'll encounter it in military, historical, or geopolitical contexts, such as 岸防部队 (coastal defense forces) or 岸防炮 (coastal defense artillery).
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coastal defenseshore defense
Examples
- 岸防。Zhège guójiā de àn fáng xìtǒng fēicháng xiānjìn.This country's coastal defense system is very advanced.
- 岸防。Lìshǐ shàng zhèlǐ céng shì zhòngyào de àn fáng jīdì.Historically, this place was an important coastal defense base.
- 岸防。Tāmen jiāqiáng le àn fáng gōngshì yǐ yìngduì wēixié.They strengthened coastal defense fortifications to respond to threats.
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