带兵

帶兵

dàibīng

verb #37,633

Meanings

1 to lead troops
2 to command soldiers

Characters

soldier; troops

Examples

他从小就梦想着带兵打仗。

Tā cóngxiǎo jiù mèngxiǎng zhe dàibīng dǎzhàng.

Since childhood he has dreamed of leading troops into battle.

将军亲自带兵守卫边疆。

Jiāngjūn qīnzì dàibīng shǒuwèi biānjiāng.

The general personally led troops to guard the frontier.

Tips

usage

带兵 is a verb-object compound (lead + soldiers). It often pairs with 打仗 (do battle) or 守卫 (defend). Modern figurative use: 带兵 also describes a coach or team leader 'leading their squad', e.g. 教练带兵.

Stroke Order

带 dài

兵 bīng