軍 (jūn) - military & army

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jūn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 車

君俊

軍 · jūn

military;

army;

troops;

armed forces;

corps;

military unit

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Usage highlights

armymilitary affairsnavyair forcegeneralmilitary uniform

Synonyms

  • 兵— soldier; troops
  • 师— division; army
  • 旅— brigade; travel

Antonyms

  • 民— civilian; people
  • 文— civil; literary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army is conducting training exercises (军队在训练).
  • He serves in the navy (海军).
  • Military strategy is complex (军事战略).
  • The general commands the troops (将军指挥军队).

Collocations

  • army(军队)
  • military affairs(军事)
  • navy(海军)
  • air force(空军)
  • general(将军)
  • military uniform(军装)

Idioms

  • A formidable army(千军万马)
  • Unexpected reinforcement(异军突起)
  • Break through the enemy lines(单枪匹马)
  • A lone army fighting desperately(孤军奋战)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a chariot surrounded by soldiers, representing military formations in ancient China.
  • The character reflects the importance of military organization in Chinese statecraft throughout history.
  • Military service has traditionally been regarded as an honorable profession in Chinese culture.

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