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武器 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
武器wǔqìweaponHSK 6, n, 24 strokes, rank #854, Hard
武器wǔqìarmsHSK 6, n, 24 strokes, rank #854, Hard
wǔqì(wu3qi4)wu qi T3
  1. 1weapon
  2. 2arms
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March 24, 2026

武器wǔqì(wu3qi4)

武器 (wǔqì) refers to weapons or arms used for combat or defense. It can encompass a wide variety of tools, from traditional swords and spears to modern firearms. In a broader context, it can also symbolize power or means of achieving one's goals.

Strokes24Frequency#854DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 武器 is not only related to physical weapons but also connects to historical figures like Sun Tzu, who emphasized the importance of strategy in warfare. The concept of 武 (military) is deeply embedded in Chinese history and literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a warrior (武) wielding a powerful weapon (器) in battle. The character 武 looks like a warrior holding a spear, while 器 can remind you of different tools or items, emphasizing its meaning as a weapon.

Meanings of 武器

wǔqì(wu3qi4)
1weapon
2arms
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About 武器

武器Simplified
24Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#854Frequency Rank
种Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 武器

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刀具 (dāojù, knives) - choose 武器 when referring to weapons in a combat context, while 刀具 is more specific to cutting tools.

Usage Notes

When using 武器, be mindful of the context; it is typically formal, used in military or strategic discussions. A common mistake is to confuse 武器 with tools (工具, gōngjù), which are generally non-combat items. Remember to use the correct classifier, 種 (zhǒng), when referring to different types of weapons.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 武器 connects to many other terms related to conflict and strategy, such as 战争 (zhànzhēng, war) and 军队 (jūnduì, army). Focus on understanding its usage in contexts of military or political discourse to fully grasp its significance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 武器 with the word for tools (工具, gōngjù), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我需要武器来修理' (I need weapons to repair) instead of '我需要工具来修理' (I need tools to repair) is incorrect.

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Component Characters

武Wǔmartial
8 strokes止
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器qìdevice
HSK 716 strokes口
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How to say weapon in Chinese

“weapon” in Chinese is武器wǔqì

武器 (wǔqì) refers to weapons or arms used for combat or defense. It can encompass a wide variety of tools, from traditional swords and spears to modern firearms. In a broader context, it can also symbolize power or means of achieving one's goals.

When to use 武器

When using 武器, be mindful of the context; it is typically formal, used in military or strategic discussions. A common mistake is to confuse 武器 with tools (工具, gōngjù), which are generally non-combat items. Remember to use the correct classifier, 種 (zhǒng), when referring to different types of weapons.

武器 or something close to it

刀具 (dāojù, knives) - choose 武器 when referring to weapons in a combat context, while 刀具 is more specific to cutting tools.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 武器 with the word for tools (工具, gōngjù), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我需要武器来修理' (I need weapons to repair) instead of '我需要工具来修理' (I need tools to repair) is incorrect.

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器

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Grammar Patterns of 武器

武器 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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警察以携带攻击性____为由逮捕了我。

The police nicked me for carrying an offensive weapon.

Example Sentences for 武器 (10)

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警察以携带攻击性武器为由逮捕了我。

jǐng chá yǐ xié dài gōng jī xìng wǔ qì wéi yóu dài bǔ le wǒ。

The police nicked me for carrying an offensive weapon.
2
全国的核武器工厂均受到了有毒废弃物的严重污染。

quán guó de hé wǔ qì gōng chǎng jūn shòu dào le yǒu dú fèi qì wù de yán zhòng wū rǎn。

Nuclear weapons plants across the country are heavily contaminated with toxic wastes.
3
那些拿起武器自卫的人是些政治犯。

nà xiē ná qǐ wǔ qì zì wèi de rén shì xiē zhèng zhì fàn。

Those people who took up weapons to defend themselves are political prisoners.
4
黑市上有大量武器出售。

hēi shì shàng yǒu dà liáng wǔ qì chū shòu。

There is a plentiful supply of arms on the black market.
5
他们已经无耻到把能用的武器都用上了。

tā mén yǐ jīng wú chǐ dào bǎ néng yòng de wǔ qì dū yòng shàng le。

They've stooped to using any and every weapon at their disposal.
6
他为裁军运动和反对核武器扩散而奔走。

tā wéi cái jūn yùn dòng hé fǎn duì hé wǔ qì kuò sàn ér bēn zǒu。

He campaigned for peace and against the spread of nuclear weapons.
7
叛军丢下武器和给养，逃进了山里。

pàn jūn diū xià wǔ qì hé gěi yǎng， ， táo jìn le shān。

The rebels fled into the mountains, leaving behind their weapons and supplies.
8
马力大的汽车到了缺乏经验的司机手中便成了毁灭性的武器。

mǎ lì dà de qì chē dào le quē fá jīng yàn de sī jī shǒu zhōng biàn chéng le huǐ miè xìng de wǔ qì。

High-powered cars are lethal weapons in the hands of inexperienced drivers.
9
他们拥有核武器，如果逼得太紧，他们就有可能会使用。

tā mén yōng yǒu hé wǔ qì， ， rú guǒ bī dé tài， jǐn ， tā mén jiù yǒu kě néng huì。

They have nukes, and if they're sufficiently pushed, they'll use them.
10
1937年英国拒绝向葡萄牙销售武器的事情仍然令他愤慨。

1937 1937 nián yīng guó jù jué xiàng pú táo yá xiāo shòu wǔ qì de shì qíng réng rán líng tā fèn。

Britain's refusal to sell Portugal arms in 1937 still rankled with him.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 武器

Synonyms include 武装 (wǔzhuāng, armed forces) and 器械 (qìxiè, instruments or apparatus), but the context may vary.

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