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    Expressing military use with 军用 (jūnyòng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    军用 + Noun

    Explanation

    军用 (jūnyòng) is an adjective meaning 'military (use)' or 'for military purposes.' It modifies nouns to indicate that something is designed for or used by the military, as in 军用装备 (military equipment) or 军用飞机 (military aircraft).

    Examples

    • 这架军用飞机昨天在基地降落了。

      zhè jià jūnyòng fēijī zuótiān zài jīdì jiàngluò le.

      This military aircraft landed at the base yesterday.

    • 这条公路原来是军用的，现在对外开放了。

      zhè tiáo gōnglù yuánlái shì jūnyòng de, xiànzài duìwài kāifàng le.

      This highway was originally for military use, but is now open to the public.

    • 军用装备的质量要求非常高。

      jūnyòng zhuāngbèi de zhìliàng yāoqiú fēicháng gāo.

      The quality requirements for military equipment are very high.

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