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    Referring to "air force" with 空军 (kōngjūn)

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    Structure

    空军 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The noun 空军 (kōngjūn) means "air force," referring to the aerial branch of a country's military. It combines 空 (air/sky) and 军 (military/army). Use it when talking about military aviation, air shows, or national defense topics.

    Examples

    • 他从小就梦想加入空军当飞行员。

      Tā cóngxiǎo jiù mèngxiǎng jiārù kōngjūn dāng fēixíngyuán.

      He has dreamed of joining the air force as a pilot since he was young.

    • 空军在这次演习中展示了最新的战斗机。

      Kōngjūn zài zhè cì yǎnxí zhōng zhǎnshì le zuìxīn de zhàndòujī.

      The air force showcased its latest fighter jets during this exercise.

    • 我叔叔在空军服役了二十年。

      Wǒ shūshu zài kōngjūn fúyì le èrshí nián.

      My uncle served in the air force for twenty years.

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