盤踞 pán jù

to entrench (oneself); to seize (territory)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to entrench (oneself)
  2. 2. to seize (territory)
  3. 3. to occupy illegally

Characters

Character Meaning
盤 pán
dish; plate; tray
踞 jù
to squat; to be based upon