援兵

yuánbīng

noun #23,002

Measure Word

一批援兵 pī

Meanings

1 reinforcements
2 relief troops
3 military support

Characters

to aid; to assist; to rescue

soldier; troops; military

Examples

HSK 7-9

前线部队请求派遣援兵。

Qiánxiàn bùduì qǐngqiú pàiqiǎn yuánbīng.

The front-line troops requested that reinforcements be sent.

HSK 7-9

援兵及时赶到，扭转了战局。

Yuánbīng jíshí gǎndào, niǔzhuǎn le zhànjú.

The reinforcements arrived in time and turned the tide of battle.

Tips

memory

援 means to help/rescue (援助), and 兵 means soldiers. 援兵 are literally 'helping soldiers' - troops sent to rescue those in need.

Stroke Order

援 yuán

兵 bīng