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    Using 国防部 (Guófángbù) to express Department of Defense

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    国防部 + Verb

    Explanation

    国防部 (Guófángbù) means "Department of Defense" or "Ministry of National Defense," referring to the government body responsible for military affairs. It is a compound of 国防 (national defense) and 部 (department, ministry). The term is used for defense ministries in various countries, not just China.

    Examples

    • 国防部发言人回应了记者的提问。

      Guófángbù fāyánrén huíyìng le jìzhě de tíwèn.

      The spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense responded to the reporter's questions.

    • 美国国防部公布了新的军事预算。

      Měiguó Guófángbù gōngbù le xīn de jūnshì yùsuàn.

      The U.S. Department of Defense announced a new military budget.

    • 国防部宣布将在下个月举行联合军演。

      Guófángbù xuānbù jiāng zài xià gè yuè jǔxíng liánhé jūnyǎn.

      The Ministry of National Defense announced that a joint military exercise will be held next month.

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