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Chinese vocabulary — Military topic

80 words · HSK 4, 5, 6 and 7

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A roundup of 80 Chinese vocabulary words for the Military topic across HSK 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Military vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.

Military vocabulary HSK 4(7 words)

HSK 4 pathway
兵HSK 4
bīng

soldier

孙子HSK 4
sūnzi

grandson

战士HSK 4
zhànshì

soldier, warrior

战斗HSK 4
zhàndòu

to fight, to do battle

指挥HSK 4
zhǐhuī

to command

汇报HSK 4
huìbào

to report, to present

英勇HSK 4
yīngyǒng

brave, heroic

Military vocabulary HSK 5(10 words)

HSK 5 pathway
军人HSK 5
jūnrén

military personnel

动员HSK 5
dòngyuán

to mobilize

包围HSK 5
bāowéi

to surround, to encircle

发射HSK 5
fāshè

to launch, to fire

基地HSK 5
jīdì

base, foundation

子弹HSK 5
zǐdàn

bullet

射击HSK 5
shèjī

to shoot, to fire

率领HSK 5
shuàilǐng

to lead, to command

等级HSK 5
děngjí

grade, rank, level

配备HSK 5
pèibèi

to provide, to equip

Military vocabulary HSK 6(12 words)

HSK 6 pathway
军事HSK 6
jūnshì

military

军舰HSK 6
jūnjiàn

warship, naval vessel

军队HSK 6
jūnduì

army, military

总部HSK 6
zǒngbù

headquarters, head office

海军HSK 6
hǎijūn

navy

消灭HSK 6
xiāomiè

to wipe out; to exterminate

装备HSK 6
zhuāngbèi

equipment, weapons

进攻HSK 6
jìngōng

to attack, offense

部队HSK 6
bùduì

military unit, armed forces

防守HSK 6
fángshǒu

to defend, to protect

陆军HSK 6
lùjūn

army, ground forces

驻HSK 6
zhù

to be stationed, to be garrisoned

Military vocabulary HSK 7(51 words)

HSK 7 pathway
一线HSK 7
yíxiàn

front line, frontline

两栖HSK 7
liǎngqī

two habitats (usually for animals that live both on land and in water)

主力HSK 7
zhǔlì

main force, backbone

侦察HSK 7
zhēnchá

to scout, to reconnoiter

侵占HSK 7
qīnzhàn

to seize, occupy (another's territory or property illegally)

前沿HSK 7
qiányán

front line, forefront

前线HSK 7
qiánxiàn

front line, front

千军万马HSK 7
qiānjūnwànmǎ

a vast army; an immense, powerful force

参军HSK 7
cānjūn

to enlist, to join the army

参谋HSK 7
cānmóu

staff officer, staff

口令HSK 7
kǒulìng

password, watchword

后勤HSK 7
hòuqín

logistics

后备HSK 7
hòubèi

reserve, backup

哗变HSK 7
huábiàn

mutiny

坦克HSK 7
tǎnkè

tank (a military weapon)

埋伏HSK 7
máifú

to ambush, ambush

堡垒HSK 7
bǎolěi

fortress; stronghold

威慑HSK 7
wēishè

to deter, to threaten (usually in military or strategic contexts)

官兵HSK 7
guānbīng

officers and soldiers

对峙HSK 7
duìzhì

to confront, to face off, to be in a standoff (neither side yielding)

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Learn Chinese vocabulary — Military topic

The Military topic set gathers 80 common Chinese words across HSK 4, 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Military context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.

Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Military vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.

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