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HSK
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troops

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

dui4wu5 duìwu

Alternative Pinyin

dui4wu3 duìwǔ

Meaning


Primary

troops

Alternatives

soldiers, army, ranks

Mnemonic


队伍 Troops is the 队 team of soldiers which consists of many different 伍 squads of five soldiers. The fact that in ancient China they were organized in 伍 squads of five is not very important, so we say that part [5] quietly.

Usage


队伍 正 在 山上 训练。

The troops are training on the mountain.

队伍 排成 整齐 的 队形。

The troops lined up in a neat formation.

队伍 正在 准备 战斗。

The troops prepare for battle.

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