演习 (yǎnxí): military exercise

Measure Word

一次演习 cì

To perform and practice - a military exercise or drill

HSK 3

这次联合演习持续了三天。

Zhè cì liánhé yǎnxí chíxù le sān tiān.

This joint exercise lasted three days.

HSK 6

军队正在进行大规模军事演习。

Jūnduì zhèngzài jìnxíng dàguīmó jūnshì yǎnxí.

The military is conducting large-scale military exercises.

usage

演习 is primarily used for military exercises. Compare with 演练, which can refer to any kind of practical drill (fire drill, emergency drill, etc.).

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