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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
海军hǎijūnnavyHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #2345, Very Hard, military
hǎijūn(hai3jun1)hai jun T3
  1. 1navy
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March 24, 2026

海军(海軍)hǎijūn(hai3jun1)

海军 (hǎijūn) refers to the naval forces of a country, specifically the branch of the military that conducts operations at sea. It is commonly used in discussions about military matters, defense strategies, and international relations, particularly in contexts relating to maritime security.

Strokes16Frequency#2345DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 海军 is significant due to China's growing maritime interests and territorial claims in the South China Sea. The development of the navy reflects China's emphasis on national security and maritime sovereignty.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large navy ship sailing across the open sea (海, hǎi, meaning 'sea') with sailors in uniforms (军, jūn, meaning 'military' or 'army'). Visualize the ship representing strength and defense, which will help you remember that 海军 stands for navy.

Meanings of 海军

hǎijūn(hai3jun1)
1navy
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海军Simplified
海軍Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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Usage Notes

Be cautious about the context in which you use 海军, as it is a formal term usually found in military or governmental discussions. Common collocations include '海军舰艇' (naval vessels) and '海军基地' (naval base). Note that it should not be used in casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

While 海军 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects well with other military-related terms in HSK Level 5, such as 军队 (jūnduì - army) and 武器 (wǔqì - weapons). Focus on understanding military terminology and how it interacts with China's geopolitical landscape.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 海军 with 水军 (shuǐjūn), which is an archaic term referring to water forces in ancient times. Remember that 海军 specifically refers to modern naval forces.

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Component Characters

海hǎiocean
HSK 310 strokes氵
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军jūnarmy
HSK 66 strokes车
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How to say navy in Chinese

“navy” in Chinese is海军hǎijūn

海军 (hǎijūn) refers to the naval forces of a country, specifically the branch of the military that conducts operations at sea. It is commonly used in discussions about military matters, defense strategies, and international relations, particularly in contexts relating to maritime security.

When to use 海军

Be cautious about the context in which you use 海军, as it is a formal term usually found in military or governmental discussions. Common collocations include '海军舰艇' (naval vessels) and '海军基地' (naval base). Note that it should not be used in casual conversations.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 海军 with 水军 (shuǐjūn), which is an archaic term referring to water forces in ancient times. Remember that 海军 specifically refers to modern naval forces.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 海军

Yes, 海军 (hǎi jūn) refers specifically to the navy, while 水军 (shuǐ jūn) is a more general term that can refer to any military force operating on water, including historical or non-naval forces. In modern context, 海军 is the standard term for the navy.

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