Definition
十字军 literally means 'cross army' — a reference to the symbol worn by participants in the medieval Crusades. In modern Chinese it can refer to the historical wars themselves, to any vigorous campaign for a cause, or to an individual participating in such a campaign.
n.
the Crusades (the medieval military expeditions)crusade (a vigorous campaign for a cause)crusader (a person engaged in a crusade)
Examples
- 十字军。shí zì jūn fāshēng zài zhōng shìjì.The Crusades took place in the Middle Ages.
- 十字军。Tā fāqǐ le yì chǎng huánbǎo shí zì jūn.He launched an environmental crusade.
- 十字军。Tā shì yí wèi jiāndìng de shí zì jūn.He is a determined crusader.
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