Definition
军人 is the general, formal term for any member of the armed forces (soldier, sailor, etc.). 士兵 specifically means 'enlisted soldier' (not officer), while 兵 is more colloquial and can also refer to the army as a whole. 战士 carries a heroic or literary tone, often for combatants.
noun
soldierservicemanmilitary personnel
Examples
- 军人。Zhè wèi jūn rén wèi guójiā zuò chū le hěn dà gòngxiàn.This soldier has made great contributions to the country.
- 军人。Tā fùqin shì yì míng jūn rén.Her father is a soldier.
- 军人。Xǔduō jūn rén zài jiérì qījiān réngrán jiānshǒu gǎngwèi.Many soldiers remain steadfast at their posts during the holidays.
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