军人

• Pinyin: jūn rén
• Hanzi breakdown: 军 = 冖 (cover) + 车 (vehicle), originally depicting covered war chariots; 人 = pictograph of a standing person

Meaning

Soldier; military personnel; servicemember. A person serving in the armed forces.

A formal term for anyone serving in the military, regardless of rank or branch. Carries connotations of discipline, honor, and sacrifice. Used in both formal and everyday contexts when discussing military service.

Examples

1. 他是一名军人，已经服役十五年了。 He is a soldier who has served for fifteen years.
2. 军人的家属可以享受一些特殊待遇。 Military family members can enjoy some special benefits.
3. 退役军人协会帮助老兵适应社会生活。 The veterans' association helps former soldiers adjust to civilian life.

Usage Guide

Context: military, government, news

Tone: respectful

Do Say

• 军人要服从命令。(Soldiers must obey orders.)
• 他的理想是成为一名军人。(His dream is to become a soldier.)

Don't Say

• 他在玩军人游戏。(For game contexts, use 士兵 or specific roles — 军人 refers to real service members)

Origin & History

军 (jūn, army/military) + 人 (rén, person). The straightforward combination means 'military person.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Military