ancient palace guard; warrior
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
ancient palace guard; imperial guard
Refers specifically to warriors assigned to protect royal palaces in ancient China, distinct from ordinary soldiers.
Gōng宫
tíng廷
wǔ武
shì士
rì日
yè夜
shǒu守
wèi卫
zhe着
huáng皇
gōng宫
。
The palace guards protected the imperial court day and night.
Zhè这
xiē些
wǔ武
shì士
shēn身
chuān穿
chén沉
zhòng重
de的
kuī盔
jiǎ甲
，
shǒu手
chí持
cháng长
máo矛
。
These warriors wore heavy armor and carried long spears.
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Tā他
nián年
qīng轻
shí时
céng曾
shì是
yī一
míng名
jìn禁
wèi卫
wǔ武
shì士
。
When he was young, he served as an imperial guard.
noun
warrior; brave man; man of courage and strength
A general term for a person noted for martial prowess and courage; often carries cultural connotations of honor and discipline, especially in Japanese contexts (samurai).
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
yǒng勇
gǎn敢
de的
wǔ武
shì士
，
cóng从
bù不
wèi畏
jù惧
wēi危
xiǎn险
。
He is a brave warrior who never fears danger.
Rì日
běn本
wǔ武
shì士
fēi非
cháng常
zhòng重
shì视
róng荣
yù誉
hé和
zhōng忠
chéng诚
。
Japanese samurai placed great importance on honor and loyalty.
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Chuán传
shuō说
zhōng中
de的
wǔ武
shì士
yōng拥
yǒu有
gāo高
chāo超
de的
jiàn剑
shù术
。
The legendary warrior possessed superb swordsmanship.
Zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
wǔ武
shì士
bù不
jǐn仅
wǔ武
yì艺
gāo高
qiáng强
，
ér而
qiě且
pǐn品
dé德
gāo高
shàng尚
。
A true warrior excels not only in martial arts but also in noble character.