士兵
warrior; soldier; scholar; person of talent
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
warrior; soldier; military personnel
formalA formal or general term for a fighter or military man. Often seen in compounds.
The soldiers are guarding the borders of the motherland.
He is a brave warrior.
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A warrior may be killed but should not be humiliated. (An idiom expressing noble character.)
noun
scholar; literati; person of talent or integrity
literaryA classical term referring to an educated social class; now used in a broader sense for capable or principled individuals.
He is a locally renowned scholar of refined taste.
People of high ideals and benevolence sacrificed themselves for the country.
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Scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants were the four classes of ancient society.
noun
person (in certain professions or roles)
neutralUsed as a suffix to denote a person engaged in a certain profession or activity.
This nurse is very patient.
He is an excellent debater.
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That Taoist priest is practicing asceticism in the mountains.