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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'military' with 军事 (jūnshì)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    军事 + Noun

    Explanation

    军事 (jūnshì) means "military" and is used as a modifier to describe things related to armed forces, warfare, or defense. It combines with nouns to form compound terms like 军事医院 (military hospital) or 军事行动 (military operation). It is a formal term used extensively in news, government, and academic contexts.

    Examples

    • 这座军事医院有着悠久的历史。

      Zhè zuò jūnshì yīyuàn yǒuzhe yōujiǔ de lìshǐ.

      This military hospital has a long history.

    • 两国之间的军事合作越来越密切。

      Liǎng guó zhījiān de jūnshì hézuò yuèláiyuè mìqiè.

      Military cooperation between the two countries is becoming increasingly close.

    • 他对军事历史特别感兴趣。

      Tā duì jūnshì lìshǐ tèbié gǎn xìngqù.

      He is particularly interested in military history.

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