Definition
征兵 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to conscript' or 'to draft for military service'. The verb 征 and the object 兵 can split to insert measure words, time expressions, or complement: e.g. 征了一次兵 (conscripted once). You don't put the number directly after 征兵 — instead, the splitting pattern is 征 + (time/次数) + 兵.
v.o.
to conscriptto draftto recruit (for military service)
Examples
- 征兵。Jīnnián guójiā kāishǐ zhēng bīng le.The country started conscription this year.
- 。Qùnián cūn lǐ zhēng le liǎng cì bīng.The village conducted two drafts last year.
- 征兵。Zhèngfǔ xūyào zhēng bīng yǐ bǔchōng jūnduì.The government needs to conscript to replenish the military.
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