武士 (wǔ shì) — warrior, samurai (especially in Japanese historical context); palace guard, armed retainer (in Chinese historical context)
Definition
武士 most often refers to a Japanese samurai — a warrior bound by loyalty and honor. In Chinese historical context it means an armed palace guard or retainer.
noun
warriorsamurai (especially in Japanese historical context)palace guardarmed retainer (in Chinese historical context)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 武士。Zhè bù diàn yǐng jiǎng shù le yí wèi wǔ shì de gù shi.This movie tells the story of a samurai.
- 武士。Gǔ dài rì běn wǔ shì chóng shàng zhōng chéng yǔ róng yù.Ancient Japanese warriors valued loyalty and honor.
- 武士。Huáng gōng lǐ de wǔ shì rì yè shǒu wèi zhe ān quán.The palace guards in the imperial palace guarded the safety day and night.
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