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战士

戰士
zhànshì
noun HSK 4 #2,750

Measure Word

一名战士 míng

Meanings

  1. 1 soldier
  2. 2 fighter
  3. 3 warrior

Characters

战
zhàn
war; battle
士
shì
scholar; soldier; person
士 is an ancient character for a person of standing. Combined with 战, it specifically means a person of battle.

Examples

战士们勇敢地冲了上去。
Zhànshìmen yǒnggǎn de chōng le shàngqù.
The soldiers bravely charged forward.
他是一名优秀的战士。
Tā shì yī míng yōuxiù de zhànshì.
He is an outstanding warrior.
每一位战士都值得尊敬。
Měi yī wèi zhànshì dōu zhíde zūnjìng.
Every soldier deserves respect.

Tips

usage
战士 can be used metaphorically: 环保战士 (huánbǎo zhànshì) means "environmental warrior/activist."

Stroke Order

战 zhàn
士 shì