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    Using 舰艇 (jiàntǐng) to refer to "warship" or "naval vessel"

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    Explanation

    舰艇 is a general term for warships and naval vessels of various sizes. It is more formal than 船 (boat/ship) and is specifically associated with military use.

    Examples

    • 港口里停着好几艘大型舰艇。

      gǎngkǒu lǐ tíng zhe hǎo jǐ sōu dàxíng jiàntǐng.

      Several large warships are docked in the harbor.

    • 这艘舰艇配备了最先进的武器系统。

      zhè sōu jiàntǐng pèibèi le zuì xiānjìn de wǔqì xìtǒng.

      This warship is equipped with the most advanced weapons systems.

    • 海军舰艇在附近海域进行了演习。

      hǎijūn jiàntǐng zài fùjìn hǎiyù jìnxíng le yǎnxí.

      Naval vessels conducted exercises in the nearby waters.

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