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    Referring to 'army' with 军 (jūn)

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    Structure

    Modifier + 军

    Explanation

    The noun 军 (jūn) means 'army,' 'military,' or 'troops' and appears in many compound words. It is used in terms like 冠军 (champion, literally 'crowning army') and 军队 (armed forces). In modern usage, it also appears in sports and competition contexts.

    Examples

    • 他在冠军赛中发挥得很好。

      Tā zài guànjūn sài zhōng fāhuī de hěn hǎo.

      He performed very well in the championship.

    • 这支军队训练有素。

      Zhè zhī jūnduì xùnliàn yǒu sù.

      This army is well-trained.

    • 她立志要成为冠军。

      Tā lìzhì yào chéngwéi guànjūn.

      She is determined to become a champion.

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