武士

wǔshì

noun #4,141

Measure Word

一个武士 gè

Meanings

1 warrior
2 samurai
3 fighter

Characters

martial; military

scholar; warrior; person

Examples

HSK 7-9

日本武士讲究忠诚。

Rìběn wǔshì jiǎngjiū zhōngchéng.

Japanese samurai valued loyalty.

HSK 7-9

武士拔出了剑。

Wǔshì bá chū le jiàn.

The warrior drew his sword.

Tips

culture

武士 can refer to warriors in general or specifically to Japanese samurai. In Chinese historical context, it refers to ancient warriors or martial artists.

Stroke Order

武 wǔ

士 shì