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    Expressing "military officer" with 军官 (jūnguān)

    Description & Modification
    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Branch + 军官

    Explanation

    The noun 军官 (jūnguān) means "military officer" and refers to a person holding a commissioned rank in the armed forces. It is commonly used alongside branch designations such as 空军 (air force) or 陆军 (army) to specify the type of officer.

    Examples

    • 他的父亲是一名退休的军官。

      Tā de fùqīn shì yì míng tuìxiū de jūnguān.

      His father is a retired military officer.

    • 那位军官带领士兵完成了任务。

      Nà wèi jūnguān dàilǐng shìbīng wánchéng le rènwù.

      That military officer led the soldiers to complete the mission.

    • 她从小就梦想成为一名军官。

      Tā cóngxiǎo jiù mèngxiǎng chéngwéi yì míng jūnguān.

      She has dreamed of becoming a military officer since she was little.

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