Meaning
战士 refers to a soldier or warrior, typically someone who serves in the military or fights in battle. It can describe both enlisted soldiers and warriors in a more general or historical sense. The term carries connotations of bravery and dedication to a cause.
Usage
This word is commonly used in military contexts, news reports, patriotic discourse, and historical narratives. It can refer to both modern military personnel and ancient warriors. Often appears in formal or semi-formal contexts, though it's understood in everyday speech. Frequently used in phrases praising courage or sacrifice.
Examples
- 01这些战士在战场上表现得非常勇敢。.These soldiers performed very bravely on the battlefield.
- 02他的祖父曾经是一名解放军战士。.His grandfather was once a People's Liberation Army soldier.
Characters
Measure words
- 名一名战士
- 个一个战士
- 位一位战士
Common collocations
- 革命战士revolutionary fighter
- 英勇的战士brave soldier
- 战士们soldiers (plural)
- 人民战士people's soldier
Antonyms
Origin
战 (war/battle) combined with 士 (originally meaning scholar or warrior class in ancient China) creates the meaning of a person who engages in battle. The character 士 has historically referred to people of skill or virtue.