戎 (róng) - military & arms

戎Tone 2

róng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 戈

仁荣

戎 · róng

military;

arms;

army;

warfare;

ancient term for non-Han peoples in the west;

a surname.

militaryarmsarmy

Usage highlights

Military serviceMilitary uniformWeapons and armorRongdi tribesMilitary affairsArmy and horses

Synonyms

  • 军— military; army
  • 武— martial; military

Antonyms

  • 文— civil; literary (opposite of military)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He served in the army (从戎).
  • Ancient weapons were called 戎器.
  • The Rongdi were northern/western tribes (戎狄).
  • This is a military uniform (戎装).

Collocations

  • Military service(从戎)
  • Military uniform(戎装)
  • Weapons and armor(戎器)
  • Rongdi tribes(戎狄)
  • Military affairs(戎事)
  • Army and horses(戎马)

Idioms

  • A life on horseback(戎马生涯)
  • To throw aside the pen and join the army(投笔从戎)
  • Military achievements and official rank(戎功爵秩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 'Rong' referred to various non-Han ethnic groups in the west, often mentioned alongside 'Di' in the north.
  • The character embodies martial spirit and was historically associated with military service and weaponry.

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