新兵

xīnbīng

noun #10,584

Measure Word

一个新兵 gè

Meanings

1 new recruit
2 rookie soldier

Characters

soldier; troops

Examples

HSK 3

新兵们正在接受训练。

Xīnbīng men zhèngzài jiēshòu xùnliàn.

The new recruits are undergoing training.

HSK 7-9

他刚入伍，还是个新兵。

Tā gāng rùwǔ, háishi gè xīnbīng.

He just enlisted and is still a new recruit.

Tips

usage

The opposite of 新兵 is 老兵 (veteran soldier). 新兵训练 means basic training/boot camp.

Stroke Order

新 xīn

兵 bīng