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军团 (jūntuán) refers to a military corps or unit, while 军队 (jūnduì) denotes the entire military forces of a country; use 军队 for broader contexts.
When discussing military topics, ensure you use this term in contexts related to national defense or military operations. Avoid informal uses, as it may sound disrespectful. Common collocations include '军队建设' (military construction) and '军队人员' (military personnel).
As an HSK Level 6 word, it connects with other military-related vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding how it fits into discussions about national security and strategy. Make sure to practice the tone and pronunciation accurately, as mispronouncing either character can alter meaning.
Learners often confuse 军队 with just 军 (jūn), which means 'army' but does not imply the structure or organization. Always use 军队 when referring to the military as an institution. For example, saying '我在军' (wǒ zài jūn) is incorrect; it should be '我在军队' (wǒ zài jūnduì).
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How to say army in Chinese
“army” in Chinese is军队
军队 (jūn duì) refers to the military forces of a country, encompassing land, sea, and air troops. It is commonly used in discussions of national defense, military strategy, and related topics. The term implies organization and structure, denoting both the soldiers and the overall military establishment.
When to use 军队
When discussing military topics, ensure you use this term in contexts related to national defense or military operations. Avoid informal uses, as it may sound disrespectful. Common collocations include '军队建设' (military construction) and '军队人员' (military personnel).
军队 or something close to it
军团 (jūntuán) refers to a military corps or unit, while 军队 (jūnduì) denotes the entire military forces of a country; use 军队 for broader contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 军队 with just 军 (jūn), which means 'army' but does not imply the structure or organization. Always use 军队 when referring to the military as an institution. For example, saying '我在军' (wǒ zài jūn) is incorrect; it should be '我在军队' (wǒ zài jūnduì).
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Grammar patterns of 军队
军队 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____仍然是男人占据的最后堡垒之一。
The army is still one of the last male bastions.
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Frequently asked questions about 军队
You can say, '中国的军队非常强大' (Zhōngguó de jūnduì fēicháng qiángdà), meaning 'China's army is very strong.'
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