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Expressing a military exercise with 演习 (yǎnxí)
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Structure
进行 + 演习 / 军事 + 演习
Explanation
The noun/verb 演习 (yǎnxí) means 'military exercise' or 'drill.' It refers to a practice operation conducted by armed forces to prepare for potential combat scenarios. It is commonly used in the compound 军事演习 (military exercise) in news and formal reporting.
Examples
海军将于下月在南海举行大规模军事演习。
hǎijūn jiāng yú xià yuè zài nánhǎi jǔxíng dà guīmó jūnshì yǎnxí.
The navy will hold a large-scale military exercise in the South China Sea next month.
这次联合演习共有五个国家参加。
zhè cì liánhé yǎnxí gòng yǒu wǔ gè guójiā cānjiā.
A total of five countries participated in this joint exercise.
消防队每年都会组织应急演习。
xiāofángduì měi nián dōu huì zǔzhī yìngjí yǎnxí.
The fire department organizes emergency drills every year.