海军

海軍

hǎijūn

noun HSK 6 #2,345

Meanings

Sea military — the naval branch of armed forces.

他在海军服役了五年。

Tā zài hǎijūn fúyì le wǔnián.

He served in the navy for five years.

海军基地在港口附近。

Hǎijūn jīdì zài gǎngkǒu fùjìn.

The naval base is near the port.

中国海军越来越强大。

Zhōngguó hǎijūn yuèláiyuè qiángdà.

The Chinese navy is getting stronger and stronger.

usage

The three branches: 海军 (navy), 陆军 (lùjūn, army), 空军 (kōngjūn, air force). 海军陆战队 (hǎijūn lùzhànduì) = marines.

海 hǎi

军 jūn