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The character 军 (jūn), meaning "army" or "military", originates from the traditional form 軍. It combines the radical 勹, representing an enclosure, with 車, meaning "chariot". This structure depicted a military encampment formed by surrounding chariots for defense, reflecting early warfare tactics centered on chariot formations. As chariots became obsolete, the meaning broadened from a specific fortified camp to encompass armed forces, military campaigns, and martial affairs in general. The modern simplified form replaces 車 with 车 and modifies the enclosing element to the cover radical 冖, preserving its core association with military organization.
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我的哥哥是军人。
海军保卫国家。
空军飞机很先进。
军队训练非常严格。
军事演习正在进行。
军校培养了许多军官。
军事战略需要周密计划。
国际军事合作有助于和平。