HSK · Level 20
135 words
Chinese word
陆军
Pronunciation
Pinyinlù jūn
Meaning
- nounarmy
Example
他在陆军服役。tā zài lù jūn fú yì
He serves in the army.
More examples
新士兵正在接受陆军训练。xīn shì bīng zhèng zài jiē shòu lù jūn xùn liàn
New soldiers are undergoing army training.
Core concept
A country's land-based fighting force, including soldiers and heavy units such as armor and artillery.
Common phrases
陆军训练lù jūn xùn liàn
army training
陆军装备lù jūn zhuāng bèi
army equipment
Similar words
军队jūn duì: A country's entire military organization, including all its service branches.
海军hǎi jūn: A military branch that uses ships, submarines, and marines for sea combat and defense.
空军kōng jūn: A military branch that uses aircraft and air defenses for control of the air, attacks, and transport.
Definition in Chinese
国家武装力量中负责陆上作战、训练和防务的军种或部队，包括步兵、装甲兵、炮兵等陆上兵力。guó jiā wǔ zhuāng lì liàng zhōng fù zé lù shàng zuò zhàn xùn liàn hé fáng wù de jūn zhǒng huò bù duì bāo kuò bù bīng zhuāng jiǎ bīng pào bīng děng lù shàng bīng lì
Word origin
陆 (lù, "land") + 军 (jūn, "military force") forms a compound that contrasts this branch with forces operating at sea or in the air.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, this word identifies a service branch rather than military service in general, which helps distinguish it from broad words such as military or armed forces.
Other meanings
- ground forcesnoun
Opposites
- 空军kōng jūnair forcenoun
Related words
- 陆军司令部lù jūn sī lìng bùarmy headquartersnoun
- 陆军炮兵lù jūn pào bīngarmy artillerynoun