Definition
海军 (hǎijūn) refers to the navy as a military branch — the entire naval force, including personnel, ships, and operations. It contrasts with 军舰 (jūnjiàn 'warship'), which is a single vessel, and 空军 (kōngjūn 'air force'), which is a different branch. Use 海军 when talking about the service or its members.
noun
navy
Examples
- 海军。Tā dàxué bìyè hòu jiārù le hǎi jūn.After graduating from college, he joined the navy.
- 海军。hǎi jūn de shìbīng měitiān jìnxíng yángé de xùnliàn.The sailors in the navy undergo strict training every day.
- 海军。Tā fùqin céngjīng zài hǎi jūn dāng jūnguān.His father once served as an officer in the navy.
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