轻武器 (qīng wǔ qì) — small arms; light weapons (e.g. pistols, rifles, submachine guns)

Definition

Light, man-portable weapons such as pistols, rifles, and submachine guns — distinguished from heavy weapons like artillery. Used in military and defense contexts.

noun
small armslight weapons (e.g. pistols, rifles, submachine guns)
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Examples

  • 轻武器
    Shì bīng men xié dài qīng wǔ qì jìn xíng xún luó.
    The soldiers carried small arms while patrolling.
  • 轻武器
    qīng wǔ qì Tōng cháng zhǐ shǒu qiāng, bù qiāng hé chōng fēng qiāng.
    Small arms usually refer to pistols, rifles, and submachine guns.
  • 轻武器
    Yǔ zhòng wǔ qì xiāng bǐ, qīng wǔ qì gèng biàn yú xié dài.
    Compared to heavy weapons, small arms are more portable.

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