Definition
解放军 refers to the armed forces of the People's Republic of China, commonly called the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in English. It can also refer to an individual soldier in the PLA, much like saying 'a PLA soldier' or 'a People's Liberation Army man'. The term carries official and respectful connotations in Chinese discourse.
n.
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)the military forces of the PRCPLA soldiera member of the People's Liberation Army
Examples
- 解放军。jiě fàng jūn shì shìjiè shàng guīmó zuì dà de jūnduì.The PLA is the largest military force in the world.
- 解放军。Tā shì yì míng tuìwǔ jiě fàng jūn.He is a retired PLA soldier.
- 解放军。jiě fàng jūn zài kànghóng jiùzāi zhōng fāhuī le zhòngyào zuòyòng.The PLA played an important role in flood relief efforts.
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