Chinese word

士兵

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì bīng

Meaning

  • nounsoldier

Example

士兵正在守卫边境。shì bīng zhèng zài shǒu wèi biān jìng

The soldier is guarding the border.

Illustration for 士兵 (soldier)

More examples

训练中的士兵正在操场上跑步。xùn liàn zhōng de shì bīng zhèng zài cāo chǎng shàng pǎo bù

The soldier in training is running on the field.

Core concept

An ordinary member of a military force who carries out assigned duties in the ranks, from guarding and patrolling to combat.

Common phrases

  • 士兵们shì bīng men

    soldiers

  • 训练中的士兵xùn liàn zhōng de shì bīng

    soldier in training

  • 受伤的士兵shòu shāng dī shì bīng

    wounded soldier

Similar words

军人jūn rén: A person whose work involves serving in the armed forces.

Definition in Chinese

指在军队中服役、承担战斗、守卫、巡逻或其他军事任务的普通人员，通常指受训并上岗的兵员而不专指军官。zhǐ zài jūn duì zhōng fú yì chéng dān zhàn dòu shǒu wèi xún luó huò qí tā jūn shì rèn wù de pǔ tōng rén yuán tōng cháng zhǐ shòu xùn bìng shàng gǎng de bīng yuán ér bù zhuān zhǐ jūn guān

Word origin

士兵 (shìbīng, "soldier") joins 士 (shì, "warrior") and 兵 (bīng, "soldier"), linking an individual warrior with a military role.

Usage tips

  • In conversational Chinese, this noun has a formal, specific tone and is most natural in news, stories, or descriptions of military duties rather than casual talk about a person's job.

Other meanings

  • service membernoun

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