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Etymology
Pictograph of two hands (廾) holding a weapon.
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兵 is a compound character consisting of 斤 (an axe or weapon) above and 八, which evolved from 廾, a pictograph of two hands. Together, they depict two hands holding a weapon, conveying the character's original and core meaning: a weapon or arms used in battle. By association, the meaning expanded from the weapon itself to the person who wields it, giving rise to the modern meanings of soldier, warrior, and army. It also came to refer generally to military affairs, including tactics and strategy.
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他是一个士兵。
士兵们在训练。
兵器非常锋利。
兵法在古代很重要。
兵营里有很多士兵。
兵工厂生产各种武器。
兵队正在向边境行进。
兵力部署需要周密计划。
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