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The character 戎 is an ideogrammatic compound originating from ancient Chinese military culture. It combines 戈, a halberd representing offensive weaponry, with 十, which in ancient script depicted armor or a shield for defense. By uniting a weapon with protective gear, its original meaning encompassed all forms of weaponry and military equipment. Over time, the definition broadened to denote the military as an institution, warfare itself, combatants, and historically, various nomadic tribes to the west of ancient Chinese states.
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他穿着戎装很威武。
爷爷戎马生涯几十年。
两国兵戎相见多年。
将军善于把握戎机。
他投身戎行保家卫国。
阅兵式上士兵戎装整齐。
历史书中记载了许多兵戎冲突。
和平时期仍不忘戎事训练。