饷 (xiǎng) - Military provisions, army pay & to provide provisions

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xiǎng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

响想

饷 · xiǎng

Military provisions, army pay;

to provide provisions;

to entertain with food and drink.

Military provisions, army payto provide provisionsto entertain with food and drink.

Usage highlights

Military provisionsArmy payTo provide provisionsTo entertain guests with foodPay distributionMilitary pay funds

Synonyms

  • 粮— grain, provisions
  • 俸— salary, stipend
  • 薪— salary, wages

Antonyms

  • 欠— to owe, debt
  • 赊— on credit, deferred payment

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army received its provisions (军饷).
  • He treated his guests to a meal (饷客).
  • The government allocated funds for military pay (发饷).
  • Soldiers depend on their pay (饷银).

Collocations

  • Military provisions(军饷)
  • Army pay(兵饷)
  • To provide provisions(饷军)
  • To entertain guests with food(饷客)
  • Pay distribution(发饷)
  • Military pay funds(饷银)

Idioms

  • To provide provisions for the army(饷军)
  • Military provisions and salaries(饷俸)
  • To transport military supplies(转饷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically crucial for maintaining military forces in imperial China.
  • Often mentioned in military contexts and historical records about army logistics.
  • Reflects the importance of supply chains in traditional Chinese warfare.

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