海军 (hǎi jūn) — navy | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

The naval branch of the military (ships, sailors). Contrast with 空军 (air force) by domain (sea vs air), and with 军舰 (a single warship) by unit (the whole force vs one vessel).

noun

navy

Measure word · 支

Examples

海军。
Tā dà xué bì yè hòu jiā rù le hǎi jūn.
After graduating from college, he joined the navy.
海军。
hǎi jūn De shì bīng měi tiān jìn xíng yán gé de xùn liàn.
The sailors in the navy undergo strict training every day.
海军。
Tā fù qīn céng jīng zài hǎi jūn dāng jūn guān.
His father once served as an officer in the navy.

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