军事

• Pinyin: jūn shì
• Hanzi breakdown: 军 = 冖 + 车, military; 事 = pictograph of hand holding tool, affair/matter

Meaning

Military affairs; military matters. Things related to armed forces and warfare.

Used as a modifier for military-related topics: 军事基地 (military base), 军事行动 (military operation), 军事训练 (military training), 军事演习 (military exercise). Can also function as a noun meaning 'military affairs' in general.

Examples

1. 两国在军事领域的合作越来越密切。 Military cooperation between the two countries is becoming increasingly close.
2. 这位专家经常在电视上分析国际军事形势。 This expert frequently analyzes the international military situation on television.
3. 军事训练不仅锻炼身体，也磨炼意志。 Military training not only strengthens the body but also tempers the will.

Usage Guide

Context: defense, news, politics

Tone: serious

Do Say

• 他对军事很有研究。(He has deep knowledge of military affairs.)
• 这是一个重要的军事基地。(This is an important military base.)

Don't Say

• 用军事修饰非军队事务，如'军事化管理学校' (While 军事化 exists, be careful — it's sometimes criticized as overly strict; consider context)

Origin & History

Compound of 军 (military, army) + 事 (affair, matter). Together meaning 'military matters/affairs.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal