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    Expressing 'weapon' with 武器 (wǔqì)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Verb + 武器

    Explanation

    武器 (wǔqì) means 'weapon' or 'arms,' referring to any instrument used for fighting or warfare. It appears in both military and figurative contexts. For example, 放下武器 means 'to lay down weapons.'

    Examples

    • 博物馆里展出了很多古代的武器。

      Bówùguǎn lǐ zhǎnchū le hěn duō gǔdài de wǔqì.

      The museum exhibited many ancient weapons.

    • 知识是最强大的武器。

      Zhīshi shì zuì qiángdà de wǔqì.

      Knowledge is the most powerful weapon.

    • 警方在他家里发现了非法武器。

      Jǐngfāng zài tā jiā lǐ fāxiàn le fēifǎ wǔqì.

      The police found illegal weapons in his home.

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