官兵 (guān bīng) — officers and soldiers; troops

Definition

官兵 refers to both officers and enlisted soldiers together — the whole military unit, not just the officers (军官) or the officials (官员). It emphasizes the troops as a group, often with a positive or heroic tone, unlike the more neutral 队伍.

noun

officers and soldierstroops

Measure word · 个

Examples

官兵。
Zhè zhī guān bīng zài biān jìng zhí xíng rèn wu.
This unit of officers and soldiers is carrying out a mission at the border.
官兵。
Zāi qū de rén mín duì qián lái jiù yuán de guān bīng fēi cháng gǎn jī.
The people in the disaster area are very grateful to the officers and soldiers who came to rescue them.
官兵，。
guān bīng Men rì yè xún luó, bǎo zhèng le yì fāng píng ān.
The officers and soldiers patrol day and night, ensuring peace in the area.