临阵
lín
zhèn

Definitions

  1. 1. just before the battle
  2. 2. to approach the front line

Components

  • 临 lín – to face
  • 阵 zhèn – disposition of troops

Related Words

  • 临阵脱逃 lín zhèn tuō táo – see 臨陣退縮|临阵退缩[lin2 zhen4 tui4 suo1]
  • 临阵退缩 lín zhèn tuì suō – to shrink back as the time for battle approaches (idiom)
  • 临阵磨枪 lín zhèn mó qiāng – last-minute preparation (slang)