武夫 (wǔ fū) — warrior; man of great physical prowess

Definition

Literary/classical term for a 'warrior' or strong fighting man. Carries a rough, traditional feel — not the modern 战士 for soldiers, and distinctly older/less neutral than 武士.

noun

warriorman of great physical prowess

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Examples

武夫，。
Zhè wèi wǔ fū shēn cái kuí wu, wǔ yì gāo qiáng.
This warrior has a burly build and superb martial skills.
武夫。
Gǔ dài wǔ fū cháng yǐ dāo jiàn wéi bàn.
Ancient warriors often kept swords as companions.
武夫，。
Tā suī shì yí jiè wǔ fū, què cū zhōng yǒu xì.
Although he is a mere warrior, he is rough yet careful.

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