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    Using 军舰 (jūnjiàn) to mean "warship"

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Modifier + 军舰

    Explanation

    军舰 (jūnjiàn) means "warship" or "naval vessel." It is a compound noun combining 军 (military) and 舰 (ship). It commonly appears in military or news contexts to describe armed ships belonging to a navy.

    Examples

    • 港口停着好几艘军舰,场面非常壮观。

      gǎngkǒu tíngzhe hǎo jǐ sōu jūnjiàn, chǎngmiàn fēicháng zhuàngguān.

      Several warships are docked at the port; the scene is very impressive.

    • 那艘军舰已经服役超过二十年了。

      nà sōu jūnjiàn yǐjīng fúyì chāoguò èrshí nián le.

      That warship has been in service for over twenty years.

    • 据报道,两艘军舰正在向该海域驶去。

      jù bàodào, liǎng sōu jūnjiàn zhèngzài xiàng gāi hǎiyù shǐqù.

      According to reports, two warships are heading toward that sea area.

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