远征军 (yuǎn zhēng jūn) — expeditionary force

Definition

A military expeditionary force — troops sent far from home to fight in a foreign campaign (often historical, e.g. WWII). Distinct from a local 军队 in that the force operates abroad.

noun

expeditionary force

Measure word · 支

Examples

远征军。
Zhè zhī yuǎn zhēng jūn zài èr zhàn zhōng fā huī le zhòng yào zuò yòng.
This expeditionary force played an important role in World War II.
远征军。
Lì shǐ shū shàng jì zǎi le yuǎn zhēng jūn de jiān kǔ lì chéng.
History books record the arduous journey of the expeditionary force.
远征军。
Xǔ duō yuǎn zhēng jūn de shì bīng zài yě méi yǒu huí dào jiā xiāng.
Many soldiers of the expeditionary force never returned to their hometowns.

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