建军节

建軍節

Jiànjūnjié

proper noun

Meanings

1 Army Day (August 1, PRC)
2 PLA Founding Anniversary

Characters

to found, establish

Examples

HSK 1

八一建军节是解放军的生日。

Bāyī Jiànjūnjié shì Jiěfàngjūn de shēngrì.

August 1 Army Day is the PLA's birthday.

HSK 7-9

建军节当天有阅兵活动。

Jiànjūnjié dāngtiān yǒu yuèbīng huódòng.

Parade activities take place on Army Day.

Tips

history

Marks the 1927-08-01 Nanchang Uprising (南昌起义), considered the founding of the Red Army, forerunner of today's PLA. Often written 八一 (August 1), which also appears on PLA flags and military gear.

Stroke Order

建 jiàn

军 jūn

节 jié