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low-ranking soldier

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xiao3zu2 xiǎozú

Meaning


Primary

low-ranking soldier

Alternatives

foot soldier, private

Mnemonic


A 小卒 low-ranking soldier is a 卒 soldier who has a rank of 小 small importance.

Usage


他 只是 一 名 小卒。

He is just a low-ranking soldier.

小卒 也 能 改变 战局。

A low-ranking soldier can also change the outcome of a battle.

那 名 小卒 逃离 了 军队。

The low-ranking soldier deserted the army.

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