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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
军官jūnguānofficer (military)HSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #4772, Very Hard
jūnguān(jun1guan1)jun guan T1
  1. 1officer (military)
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March 24, 2026

军官(軍官)jūnguān(jun1guan1)

军官 (jun1 guan1) refers to a military officer, someone who holds a position of authority in the armed forces. This term encompasses various ranks and roles within the military hierarchy, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing military personnel.

Strokes14Frequency#4772DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the military holds a significant place, especially in historical contexts like the Cultural Revolution and modern national defense. The term 军官 is often associated with respect and authority within the military hierarchy.

Memory Tip

Think of 军 (jun1) as a 'jungle' where soldiers train, and 官 (guan1) as a 'guardian' overseeing them. Together, they form the image of a guardian in the jungle, leading troops, which helps remember that 军官 is a military officer.

Meanings of 军官

jūnguān(jun1guan1)
1officer (military)
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About 军官

军官Simplified
軍官Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 军官

Quick Contrast

军人 (jūnrén) refers to a soldier, emphasizing the role of someone serving in the military, while 军官 (jūnguān) specifically denotes an officer with authority.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 军官 with other military-related terms like 士兵 (shìbīng), which means soldier. This term is generally used in formal contexts, often appearing in discussions about military structure or ranks. Ensure to use the correct tone; mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

Although 军官 may not appear in the HSK vocabulary list, it is relevant for learners aiming to discuss military topics. Understanding related terms like 军队 (jūnduì - army) can enhance comprehension. Focus on recognizing the components of the word and their meanings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 军官 with related terms due to similar sounds. For example, saying 军人 (jūnrén - soldier) when they mean to say 军官 is incorrect; the latter specifically refers to an officer.

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Component Characters

军jūnarmy
HSK 66 strokes车
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官guānofficial
HSK 68 strokes宀
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How to say officer (military) in Chinese

“officer (military)” in Chinese is军官jūnguān

军官 (jun1 guan1) refers to a military officer, someone who holds a position of authority in the armed forces. This term encompasses various ranks and roles within the military hierarchy, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing military personnel.

When to use 军官

Be careful not to confuse 军官 with other military-related terms like 士兵 (shìbīng), which means soldier. This term is generally used in formal contexts, often appearing in discussions about military structure or ranks. Ensure to use the correct tone; mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion.

军官 or something close to it

军人 (jūnrén) refers to a soldier, emphasizing the role of someone serving in the military, while 军官 (jūnguān) specifically denotes an officer with authority.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 军官 with related terms due to similar sounds. For example, saying 军人 (jūnrén - soldier) when they mean to say 军官 is incorrect; the latter specifically refers to an officer.

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军官 refers to an officer, while 士兵 means soldier. Officers have higher ranks and responsibilities compared to regular soldiers.

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