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    Referring to troops or armed forces with 部队 (bùduì)

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    Explanation

    部队 (bùduì) is a noun meaning "troops," "armed forces," or "military unit." It refers to organized groups of soldiers or military personnel. It is a general term used across military contexts and can refer to units of any size, from a small squad to a large army corps.

    Examples

    • 部队正在紧急赶往灾区救援。

      Bùduì zhèngzài jǐnjí gǎnwǎng zāiqū jiùyuán.

      The troops are urgently heading to the disaster area for rescue.

    • 他在部队待了八年,退伍后回了老家。

      Tā zài bùduì dāi le bā nián, tuìwǔ hòu huí le lǎojiā.

      He spent eight years in the military and returned to his hometown after being discharged.

    • 这支部队的战斗力非常强。

      Zhè zhī bùduì de zhàndòulì fēicháng qiáng.

      This unit has very strong combat capability.

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