弹匣

彈匣

dànxiá

noun #26,086

Measure Word

一个弹匣 gè

Meanings

1 magazine (for a firearm)
2 cartridge box

Characters

bullet, projectile

small box, case

Examples

士兵迅速换上新弹匣，继续战斗。

Shìbīng xùnsù huànshàng xīn dànxiá, jìxù zhàndòu.

The soldier quickly swapped in a new magazine and continued fighting.

这把手枪的弹匣容量为十五发。

Zhè bǎshǒu qiāng de dànxiá róngliàng wèi shíwǔ fā.

The magazine capacity of this pistol is fifteen rounds.

Tips

usage

弹匣 refers to a detachable box magazine. Compare with 弹夹 (dànjiā), a stripper clip used for loading, which is a different type of ammunition carrier.

Stroke Order

弹 dàn

匣 xiá