Definition
官兵 (guān bīng) is a collective noun meaning 'officers and soldiers' — it refers to the entire military force including both ranks. Unlike 军官 (jūn guān), which means 'military officer' as an individual, 官兵 emphasizes the whole body of troops. It is more specific than 队伍 (duì wu), which can mean any queue or group.
noun
officers and soldierstroops
Examples
- 官兵。Zhè zhī guān bīng zài biānjìng zhíxíng rènwù.This unit of officers and soldiers is carrying out a mission at the border.
- 官兵。Zāiqū de rénmín duì qiánlái jiùyuán de guān bīng fēicháng gǎnjī.The people in the disaster area are very grateful to the officers and soldiers who came to rescue them.
- 官兵，。guān bīng men rìyè xúnluó, bǎozhèng le yìfāng píng'ān.The officers and soldiers patrol day and night, ensuring peace in the area.
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