演习

演習

yǎnxí

noun HSK 7 #6,555

Measure Word

一次演习 cì

Meanings

1 military exercise
2 drill
3 maneuver

Characters

to perform; to drill

to practice; to exercise

To perform and practice — a military exercise or drill

Examples

军队正在进行大规模军事演习。

Jūnduì zhèngzài jìnxíng dàguīmó jūnshì yǎnxí.

The military is conducting large-scale military exercises.

这次联合演习持续了三天。

Zhè cì liánhé yǎnxí chíxù le sān tiān.

This joint exercise lasted three days.

Tips

usage

演习 is primarily used for military exercises. Compare with 演练 (yǎnliàn), which can refer to any kind of practical drill (fire drill, emergency drill, etc.).

Stroke Order

演 yǎn

习 xí