枪
支

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The word "枪支" is formed by combining the character "枪", which means "gun", with the character "支", which serves as a measure word for long, thin objects; this combination creates a compound noun where "支" nominalizes the concept, resulting in a term that collectively refers to firearms as a category.

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枪支必须妥善保管。

Qiāngzhī bìxū tuǒshàn bǎoguǎn.

Firearms must be properly stored.

法律严格管制枪支。

Fǎlǜ yángé guǎnzhì qiāngzhī.

The law strictly controls firearms.

警察在搜查中发现了枪支。

Jǐngchá zài sōuchá zhōng fāxiànle qiāngzhī.

The police found firearms during the search.

为了公共安全，政府加强了枪支管理。

Wèile gōnggòng ānquán, zhèngfǔ jiāqiángle qiāngzhī guǎnlǐ.

For public safety, the government strengthened firearm management.

在大多数国家，私人持有枪支需要经过严格的背景调查。

Zài dà duōshù guójiā, sīrén chíyǒu qiāngzhī xūyào jīngguò yángé de bèijǐng diàochá.

In most countries, private possession of firearms requires undergoing strict background checks.

Word Definition - 枪支

qiāng zhī a gun; guns in general

Individual Character Details

枪 qiāng, qiāng, qiāng
支 zhī, zhī