Chinese word

军人

Pronunciation

Pinyinjūn rén

Meaning

  • nounsoldier

Example

军人通常穿制服。jūn rén tōng cháng chuān zhì fú

Soldiers usually wear uniforms.

Illustration for 军人 (soldier)

More examples

许多军人为国家的安全默默奉献。xǔ duō jūn rén wéi guó jiā de ān quán mò mò fèng xiàn

Many soldiers quietly devote themselves to the country's security.

Core concept

A person identified by service in an organized military force.

Common phrases

  • 现役军人xiàn yì jūn rén

    active-duty soldier

  • 退役军人tuì yì jūn rén

    military veteran

  • 军人家属jūn rén jiā shǔ

    soldier's family

Similar words

士兵shì bīng: A regular military member who carries out duties such as combat, guarding, and daily training.
军官jūn guān: A military officer who commands units and handles operations or administration.
现役军人xiàn yì jūn rén: A person currently serving in the military and performing military duties.
退役军人tuì yì jūn rén: A former military member who completed service and now lives as a civilian.

Definition in Chinese

在军队中服役、承担军事任务并以军事身份或职业为归属的个人。zài jūn duì zhōng fú yì chéng dān jūn shì rèn wù bìng yǐ jūn shì shēn fèn huò zhí yè wèi guī shǔ de gè rén

Word origin

军 (jūn, "military") + 人 (rén, "person") forms 军人 (jūnrén, "soldier"), naming a person who serves in the military.

Usage tips

  • 军人 (jūnrén, "soldier") shows military affiliation but not whether the person is still serving; 现役 (xiànyì, "active service") and 退役 (tuìyì, "retired from military service") specify that status.

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