Definition
禁军 refers to the imperial guards or elite troops tasked with protecting the emperor and the capital in ancient China. The term is especially associated with the Song dynasty, where 禁军 (Jìn jūn) was the standing, centrally commanded army, distinct from local garrison forces. You'll encounter this word in historical texts and dramas.
n.
imperial guardspalace guard troops (in ancient China)
Examples
- 禁军。Běi Sòng de jìn jūn shì dāngshí zuì jīngruì de bùduì.The imperial guards of the Northern Song were the most elite troops at the time.
- 禁军。jìn jūn de zhízé shì bǎohù huánggōng hé huángdì de ānquán.The duty of the imperial guards was to protect the palace and the emperor's safety.
- 禁军。Lìshǐ shàng duō cì bīngbiàn dōu yóu jìn jūn fādòng.Many military coups in history were launched by the imperial guards.
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