Learn Chinese: Military Vocabulary
Expand your Chinese vocabulary with words related to the military. Great resource for beginner language learners.
军事 (jūnshì)
military
In Chinese, '军事' refers to anything relating to the armed forces or war. It can be used in complex terms like '军事行动' (military action) or '军事力量' (military power). Just like English, it can also be used to describe a person's demeanor or strategy, for example, '他的军事头脑' (his military mind).
Example sentences with 军事 →军队 (jūnduì)
army
The Chinese word for 'army' is '军队'. It is typically used in the same context as in English, referring to a large, organized group of soldiers who form part of a country's military forces. For example, you can say '中国的军队' which translates to 'China's army'.
到 (dào)
to
The Chinese word '到' is used similarly to the English preposition 'to'. It is often used to express the destination of a movement or change. Just like in English, '到' is used in various complex grammatical structures.
Example sentences with 到 →和平 (hé píng)
peace
The Chinese word '和平' means 'peace'. It's often used in contexts related to the absence of war or violence, harmony in personal relations, or serenity and tranquility. It's a commonly used word in Chinese, much like its English counterpart.
Example sentences with 和平 →奋斗 (fèn dòu)
struggle
The Chinese word '奋斗' is used much the same way as 'struggle' in English. It can refer to a strenuous effort to overcome a difficulty or achieving a goal. It's often used in a positive context to express determination, perseverance and hard work.
Example sentences with 奋斗 →射击 (shè jī)
shoot
The Chinese word '射击' is used exactly like its English counterpart 'shoot'. Like in English, it can be used to refer to firing a gun, shooting a ball in sport like basketball or soccer, or in metaphorical context like shooting a movie. It's a versatile term that could be used in different scenarios.
战斗 (zhàn dòu)
fight
The Chinese word for fight is '战斗' (zhàn dòu). It refers to a struggle or competition between people or groups. This could refer to a physical confrontation, such as a boxing match, or a metaphorical one, like a political fight. This term is often used in contexts such as sports, politics, or disputes.
攻击 (gōngjí)
attack
In Chinese, '攻击' ('gōngjí') is used to describe an aggressive action, which can be either physical or verbal, against a person or object. This can be used in many contexts including but not limited to military, sports, or in a debate setting. It conveys a sense of initiating a hostile action with the intent to harm or overpower.
机器 (jīqì)
machine
The Chinese word for 'machine' is '机器' (jīqì). It is used in the same contexts as the English word 'machine'. It might refer to any type of mechanical apparatus or device, from a simple tool to complex computer systems. In sentences, it can be used as a noun to refer to a physical device or system.
杀 (shā)
kill
The Chinese word '杀' is used much the same as the English word 'kill'. It can be used to express the act of killing or destroying lives. It's often used in the context of war, crime, or in idiomatic expressions.
沙漠 (shā mò)
desert
In Chinese, '沙漠' (sha mo) refers to an arid, typically sandy area with little to no vegetation, just as 'desert' is used in English. It is often used in contexts discussing geographic landscapes and environmental issues.
潜艇 (qiántǐng)
submarine
The Chinese word '潜艇' is used just like the English word 'submarine'. It refers to a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater. It is often used in the context of naval warfare, research, and exploration of the ocean depths.
直升机 (zhíshēngjī)
helicopter
The Chinese word '直升机' (zhíshēngjī) is used to refer to what is known in English as a 'helicopter'. It is utilized in the same contexts as the English word — to reference any type of aircraft that achieves flight using rotors instead of wings. Just as in English, it can be used when talking about various types of travel, military operations, emergency services and more.
站点 (zhàn diǎn)
site
The Chinese word '站点' is used to describe a specific location or place, especially in digital context it refers to a website. If you want to tell someone to check your site, you would say '查看我的站点'.
送货 (sòng huò)
delivery
In Chinese, '送货' refers to the process of transporting goods from a seller to a buyer. It can be used in a variety of contexts, just like the English word 'delivery'. For example, you might use it when talking about tracking a package ('我的送货正在路上' - 'my delivery is on the way'), or when discussing delivery charges ('送货费用' - 'delivery fees').
Example sentences with 送货 →