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March 24, 2026
武装(武裝)wǔzhuāng(wu3zhuang1)
武装 (wǔzhuāng) refers to military equipment or arms used by armed forces. It can denote both the act of arming oneself or a group and the military forces themselves, especially in contexts related to defense or conflict.
Strokes20Frequency#3722DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 武装 is significant due to historical events such as the Opium Wars and the rise of modern military forces. It reflects the importance of national defense and the country's military history.
Memory Tip
Imagine a soldier wearing a suit of armor (武) that is equipped with weapons (装). The character 武 looks like a warrior with arms raised, while 装 suggests equipping or dressing up. Think of 'wu' as a warrior's call to arms, making it easier to remember.
Meanings of 武装
wǔzhuāng(wu3zhuang1)
1arms
2equipment
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About 武装
武装Simplified
武裝Traditional
20Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3722Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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武器 (wǔqì) refers specifically to weapons, while 武装 (wǔzhuāng) encompasses a broader concept including military forces and the act of arming.
Usage Notes
This term is generally used in formal contexts relating to the military. A common mistake is confusing 武装 with just 'arms'; it encompasses broader meanings including military organization and preparedness. Be careful with tone; using the wrong tone can change meanings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 武装 connects with other military-related vocabulary like 军队 (jūnduì, army) and 武器 (wǔqì, weapon). Focus on how it relates to discussions of military strategy and defense in Chinese language studies.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 武装 only to refer to 'arms' instead of its broader implications. For example, saying "我有武装" (I have arms) is incorrect; it should be used in a context like "这支军队武装很强" (This army is well-armed).
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武装 (wǔzhuāng) refers to military equipment or arms used by armed forces. It can denote both the act of arming oneself or a group and the military forces themselves, especially in contexts related to defense or conflict.
When to use 武装
This term is generally used in formal contexts relating to the military. A common mistake is confusing 武装 with just 'arms'; it encompasses broader meanings including military organization and preparedness. Be careful with tone; using the wrong tone can change meanings.
武装 or something close to it
武器 (wǔqì) refers specifically to weapons, while 武装 (wǔzhuāng) encompasses a broader concept including military forces and the act of arming.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 武装 only to refer to 'arms' instead of its broader implications. For example, saying "我有武装" (I have arms) is incorrect; it should be used in a context like "这支军队武装很强" (This army is well-armed).
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Grammar Patterns of 武装
武装 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 5 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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到处都是____分子，视人命如草芥。
There were armed people about, people with little regard for human life.
