English–Chinese
“low-ranking soldier” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiǎo zú
Example
别看他是个小卒，也很能干。bié kàn tā shì gè xiǎo zú yě hěn néng gàn
Don't look down on him just because he's a low-ranking soldier; he's quite capable too.
How to say “low-ranking soldier” in Chinese
“Low-ranking soldier” in Chinese is 小卒 (xiǎo zú).
A minor member of a larger force, with little authority and routine duties, whether in an army or an organization.
Example sentences with 小卒
在古代战场，一名无名小卒的生死常常取决于阵势。zài gǔ dài zhàn chǎng yì míng wú míng xiǎo zú de shēng sǐ cháng cháng qǔ jué yú zhèn shì
On ancient battlefields, an unknown soldier's life or death often depended on the battle formation.
Tips for using 小卒
- When it describes someone outside the military, the word highlights rank and dependence, so the tone can sound belittling even when it only describes a position.