Definition
远征军 is a historical and military term referring to an armed force sent on a distant campaign, often overseas. The most famous example in Chinese history is the Chinese Expeditionary Force (中国远征军) during World War II, which fought in Burma. The word is a compound noun (p.w. = phrase word) and is used in formal, historical, or military contexts.
p.w.
expeditionary force
Examples
- 远征军。Zhè zhī yuǎn zhēng jūn zài èr zhàn zhōng fāhuī le zhòngyào zuòyòng.This expeditionary force played an important role in World War II.
- 远征军。Lìshǐ shū shàng jìzǎi le yuǎn zhēng jūn de jiānkǔ lìchéng.History books record the arduous journey of the expeditionary force.
- 远征军。Xǔduō yuǎn zhēng jūn de shìbīng zài yě méiyǒu huí dào jiāxiāng.Many soldiers of the expeditionary force never returned to their hometowns.
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