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    Expressing "air force" with 空军 (kōngjūn)

    Description & Modification
    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Country/Modifier + 空军

    Explanation

    The noun 空军 (kōngjūn) means "air force" and refers to the aviation branch of a country's military. It is used when discussing military branches, personnel, or operations involving aircraft.

    Examples

    • 他爸爸是空军的飞行员。

      tā bàba shì kōngjūn de fēixíngyuán.

      His dad is a pilot in the air force.

    • 空军基地离我们这儿大概两百公里。

      kōngjūn jīdì lí wǒmen zhèr dàgài liǎng bǎi gōnglǐ.

      The air force base is about two hundred kilometers from here.

    • 中国空军近年来发展得很快。

      zhōngguó kōngjūn jìn niánlái fāzhǎn de hěn kuài.

      China's air force has developed very rapidly in recent years.

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